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PUBLISHED BY THE LADEES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEV SANITARY FAIR. 



"POSSTJNT QUIA POSSE ^VlD^EiN'X JR." 



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DIAGRAM OF THE INTERIOR OF 



3fo, I Charitable Association, 
3 Ladies Room, 

3 Bed Linen, 

4 Faucy Work, - 
ft Bower of Rest, 

6 Ladies Room, 

7 Post Office, 

8 Skating Park,' 
B China and Glass, 

10 Jewelry and Plato, 

11 Fish Pond, 

12 Fancy Handyworli. 

13 Bed Linen, 

14 Millinery, 

15 Swords, 

16 Private Schools, 



No. 17 Books etc, 
" 18 Public Schools, 
" 19 Drugs etc , 
" 20 Newspapers, 
" 21 Curiosity Shope, 
" 32 Childrens' Department, 
" 23 Public Schools, 
*• 24 Books, etc., 
" 25 Dry Goods and Clothing, 
■' 26 Shirts, 
*• 27 Sewing Machines, 
'■' 28 Freedmen and Refugees, 
'• 29 Hardware, 
'■ 30 Iron and Steel, 
'■ 31 New York Department, 
- 33 New England Kitchen, 




Ho. 33 Tobacco and Oie<i''H, 
" 34 Confectionary, 
'' 35 Turnverein Society, 
" 36 Lippincott's Soda Kogniaiu, 
" 37 New Bedford, 
" 38 Furniture, 
** 39 Stoves, 

" 40 Manufactures, Bakers, Millers and Grocer*, 
" 41 At?ricuituril Implements and Carriage^i, 
'■' 42 Holland Kii-chen, 
" 43 Art Gallery, 
" 44 Floral, 
'■ 45 Restaurant, 
■' 46 Police, 
'■' 47 Secretary of General Committee. 



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Shakespeare, from the North to the South. 

As Shakespeare's birthday has recently 
brought his dicia to mind, let us address our 
friend "the South," in a few fragments from 
Shakespear's sonnetts ; 

" But do thy worst to steal thyself away, 
For term of life thou art assured mine ;" 

[Sonnett, XCII. 
And again : — 

"Some say thy fault is youth, some wantonness ; 
Some say, thy grace is youth and gentle sport ; 
Both grace and faults are loved of more and less ; 
Thou makest faults graces that to thee resort. 

A3 on the finger of a throned Queen 
The basest jewel will bo well esteemed ; 

So are the errors that in thee are seen. 
To truths translated and for true things deemed, 
How many lambs might the stern wolf betray. 

If like a lamb he could his looks translate ! 
How many gazers might'st thou lead away, 

If thou Would'stuse the strength of all thy State ! 
But do not so : / love thee in iuch sort, 
A» thou, being mine, mine is thy good report." 
Brookline, M,iss. {Sonnett, lOVl. 



We cannot lose an effort, barren as it may 
seem, if earnest, true. It will be seed corn 
which will strike a root, and sooner or later 
must appear in some form. 



WORK. 

Lord, send us forth among thy fields to work ! 

Shall we for words and names contending be, 

Or lift our garments from the dust w6 f e, 
And all the noonday heat and burden shfik? 
The fields are white for harvest shall we wait 

To find a bed of roses for the night 

And watch the far off cloud that comes to flight. 
Lest It should burst on us at evening late? 
Fling off, my soul, thy grasping self, and view 

With generous ardor all thy brothers' need, 

Fling off thy thoughts of golden ease, and weed 
A corner of thy master's vineyard too t 

The harvest of the world is great indeed. 

Oh Jesus, and the laborers are few 1 

Kartiia Perry LowE 



There is no positive defeat so long as we 
keep above the waves which toss us to and fro. 



Query. — When Campbell says, in his poem 
" Hohenlinden," " Far flashed the red artil- 
lery," did he refer to the red trimmings on 
the dress of our artillerymen T The General 
thinks not, but says, as he is " modest and hu- 
miliating," hedoes not like to takethe respon- 
sibility of deciding. 

Monopoly will one day be out of fashion — 
repudiated. A man will be measured by his 
attributes, and not by bank note.s. 

ORIGINAL CONUNDRUM BY THE RDITOR, TO 
WHICH THE ATTENTION OF CONTRIBUTORS l.S 
RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED : 

What good grounds have we for concluding 
that Moses never expected the Ten Command- 
ments would bo published? 

Answer — Because the'tttbles were written on 
both sides. 



Why is a convalescent person like a kitchen, 
utensil? A. — Because he is a little pale (pail.) 



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THE D^ILY COUlNj^TJERSIGiSr. 



Managers 



fMKS. E. W. CLARK. 
\Mrs. S. a. ItANLKTT. 
Editor. AXXA E. BKACKETT. 



Tuesday, May 17, 1864. 



SALUTA LORY. 

In accordance with long established usage, 
we desire, in introducing our paper to our 
readers, to describe as clearly and distinctly 
as possible, the platform on which we intend 
to stand. 

The CorirTERSiQN is not intended as a coun- 
terpart to any publications of a like character 
that have appeared in other places, or as a 
counterplot to detract from the praise justly 
due to them. It will not counterfeit anj- 
good and loyal sentiments, but openly advo- 
cate, as a counterpoise to the insidious para- 
graphs which sometimes find their way into 
our papers, simple, unvarnished truth, and 
thus endeavoring to counteract whatever of 
evil may come within its sphere. It will 
firmly stand by its own positions, and permit 
no countermarching in its columns. It will 
not 6onntern^su4 • it:^ . ^irevipusly _ expressed 
opinions 9"r."oc>'UBt4ri)4^aiise cne st:^t£Di6nt:6y 
another which 'stall "ftJoV4 "in a caui>ter-cur- 
rent. .-. .-...._ 

Tot'nose'w^jo'mp; tjoJ.d'scOBrage arid- refuse 
a gene'rou's nv'alry m"the i'ail-.l'fwill eu'd'ciivor 
to offer a countercheck, by acting as a coun- 
tercharm, or rather as a counter-irritant. It 
will tr}- to counter-move all their prejudices 
by presenting, in the simplest way, all possi- 
ble counter-evidence. 

It oflers an excellent medium for the coun- 
terchange of loyal and patriotic sentiments, 
which it will most gladly welcome, and to 
which it will give a wide circulation ; we 
hope that many such will appear, as a coun- 
ter signal to the contributions of some of our 
best writers who have already generously con- 
tributed to ornament our pages. By afford- 
ing thus a counter-view, we hope to show how' 
a common pulse of loyalty unites the east and 
west. Thus we form our counter-guard and 
shall repel with counter strokes any attack. 

Having defined our position, we ask for 
your kind consideration in' our efforts to serve 
the great cause, and shall find our best reward 

in your approval of the Countersign. 

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NOTA BtiN-A. 

While every department of the Fair will 
receive notice in due time, it seems proper 
that the attention of the public should be es- 
pecially directed to one or two, the object or 
intent of which, seems not to be generally 
understood. The Fishing Pond, with its lim- 
ped water, its cool, green banks and its mys- 
terious nibbles and bites, speaks for itself to 
the eye of any passer ; but the Skating Park, 
shut from the vulgar gaze, attracts only by 
its name. Vain and vague have been the 
guesses of the uninitiated when mention has 
been made of the proposed "Skating Park." 
.Some have been troubled lest the ice should 
be injured by the anticipated warm weather 
to such a degree as to render motion on it 



anything but agreeable ; others have wisely 
concluded that it had nothing to do with ice, 
and was merely a smooth floor on which those 
children who were so fortunate as to possess 
parlor scates might rattle to their heart's con- 
tent. Indeed, some of tlie Fathers of the Fair 
have demurred at giving to this mys'erious 
arrangement so much room. St. Louis has 
been mystified, and now St. Louis is invited 
to walk in and see for itself. Bona fide ska- 
ting in angles and curves, of not twenty or 
thirty, but of hundreds, sedate lookers-on, un- 
fortunate tumblers, grace and awkwardness, 
gallantry and beauty meeting, crossing and 
passing. We are not going to tell you what 
it is, or describe the numerous devices which 
nature, talent and taste have used to amuse 
and delight you. Suflice it to say that at 
Brooklyn and New York, where the Skating 
Park made its dibat, it was constantly sur- 
rounded by an eager and delighted crowd. 
Improvements on the original have been 
made hj' the enterprising managers here, 
and it will disappoint no one who can by 
any possibility be charmed, fascinated or 
pleased. 

Another feature of the Fair — or, rather, two 
features — are the New England and Holland 
Kitchens. Here may the wandering Yankee 
be reminded of the long-ago in his dear,/ar- 
ofl" New England, of the winter evenings 
spent in the kitchen of some old farm-house, 
while the winter storm howled vainly with- 
out ; of the apple-pearings, the quiltings, the 
frolicking to which the blaze of the great logs 
in the ample fire-place made so many an ac- 
companiment. Here he may refresh his long- 
ing heart with baked beans, apple-butter, salt 
fish, and other delicacies of every season, 
which no one else knows so well how to enjoy. 
Turning to the other side, one passes at one 
step from the rocky soil of the land where the 
Pilgrims first trod in the New World, to the 
land which first aft'orded them a shelter from 
persecution, and whose friendl3' shores the3' 
left with many a sigh. The Holland Kitchen 
opens wide its hospitable doors to all weary 
travelers, and invites them to taete of its 
cheer. Let no one fail to see the busy scene, 
and to partake of the peculiar fare, served by 
gentle and willing hands. These are the 
kitchens we used to hear of, Vhere one could, 
with perfect safety eat from the floor as well 
as from the table, so scrupulously neat were 
the hands that willingly did the work. See 
for yourselves if we have at all exaggerated 
our statements. 

And when your feet are weary with peram- 
bulations, what so delightful as to become a 
real estate owner, for a time ; that is, to hire 
one of the easy chairs in the Bower of Rest, 
and lulled into quiet " with your head at ease, 
reclining on the cushion's velvet lining,'' see 
the busy and moving throng of flgures that 
pass and re-pass before you. Here you may 
watch and sympathize with the fortunate 
angler, as he draws his jirize from its resting 
place and leaps with joy at his success, or 
looking further on, see the merry children 
who. clustered around the Children's Depart- 
ment on the other side of the immense build- 
ing, and admire the.tast«i tmd skiU.of the Dec- 



orating Committee as "fur adown the Ion"- 
aisle'' 3'ou catch the names of General after 
General, and of waving banners and the col- 
ors dear to every true heart. 



LKTTKRFROM MRS. PARTING- 
TON. 

The following correspondence cannot fail to 
be of interest to our readers. We are proud 
to lay it before them. We feel a glow of hon- 
est pride that Mrs. Partington should take so 
great an interest in. the humble city of St. 
Louis. The original letter, with the signature 
of our venerable friend, and the photograph 
which she mentions, can be procured at this 
office. We are sorry to see by the writing, 
that the "romantic twinge" of which she speaks 
affects the steadiness of her hand : 

St. Louis, March 31, 1864. 
Dear Mrs. Partington : Through your 
varied and extensive reading, you have doubt- 
less heard of the preparations now being made 
for the great Sanitary Fair in St. Louis, May 
17th. Will you honor us with your company 
during this festival, that your pleasant face 
and benignant smile may cheer us in our la- 
bors for the sick and wounded ? Pray don't 
neglect to bring that remarkable son, Ike. 

Should any domestic infelicity interfere 
with this arrangement, please drop me a line, 
and oblige, Tours trulj-. > Q. 



Boston, .\pril 11, 1864. 

My Dear Madayn: Not being very dexet- 
rious with a pen, ma'am, and troubled with a 
romantic twinge in my right shoulder, my 
little boy, which is Isaac, writes for me to say 
how facilitated I should be to make your in- 
vitation acceptable, and come to your Salu- 
tary Fair on the 17th. Most salutary it is. to 
be sure, where war is aodestructableto human 
life, dear me, and clothing is nothing. What 
would the poor soldiers have done if that ex- 
cellent bodj' and soul hadn't come, with heal- 
ing on its wings, bringing consolation and 
new clothes, to say nothing of the stockings 
and the old sheets torn up for bandages for the 
sufferers, blessings upon 'em, and amen to it. 
Tears come into my eyes as I think of all the 
good it has done, and may do — may iieaven be 
rewarded for it — and lam very sorry that I 
cannot come and be one of the features of the 
Fair, though my features are not fair : but, 
bless you, you may have the features, without 
my coming at all, for I have got a friend to 
go and sit for me at a photographer's, whose 
liniments I send in this. They are not hand- 
eome, but that is not his fault nor mine. 

I wish I was as rich as Creosote, and had a 
bank of money to send you ; but alas, the will 
must be taken for the deed, though that may 
not bring the fracture of a cent in the great 
aggregation. That the purse of the Corhmis- 
saries m.ay be crowded with greenbacks, and 
their hands and hearts strengthened for good 
by your Fair, is the desire of my heart, which 
it is my prayer that it may be realized. 
Yours, devotioually, 

RUTH PARTINGTON, 
Her signattire. 



THE DA^ILY COUISTTERSIGi^^ 



THE 



NEEDY AND THE BE- 
NEFICENT. 



BY HENRY QILKS. 



The needy are of manj- classes, and each 
class is nuuiorous. AVe shall, in these re- 
marks, say nothing of the poverty which is 
the consequence of vice or crime — though 
oven that we do not exclude from pity; nay, 
it is often the kind of poverty which calls for 
the deepest pity, as it is the saddest distress 
■with the fewest consolations. But there are 
many kinds of poverty which are blameless. 
Let us glance at a few of them. There is ]iov- 
erty that will not Sfieak. The high and inde- 
pendent heart will not cringe ; it will be mule 
in its despair; it will stay alone in its solitude, 
wither, waste, and die. Call this silence pride, 
if you will, but what a tragic pride it is ! how 
noble and ll»w lofty! But it may not be 
pride : it may be only patient waiting which 
keeps the heart in its stillness, and the silence 
is not that of stubbornness, but that of truth- 
ful faith and of modest shame. Yesterday 
was dismal, to-day is dreary, possibly as God 
is merciful and as he pitielh his children, to- 
morrow may be brighter, and He who feedeth 
the ravens will not hear in vain the hungry 
cry of his little ones. Expectation can live 
long on little hopes. Seasons may be more 
prosperous in the future than they have been 
in the past. Better times may be in store. 
Etfort, struggle, search, may not always be 
without result ; still there is nothing but the 
"hope deferred which maketh the heartsick:" 
and though the heart is full of anguish, yet 
will not the mouth speak out of its fulness. 
Xor is this silence merely as to words — it is 
not the less so as to manner ; for such quiet 
poverty as much avoids dirt, bareness, and 
squallid raggedness, as it does craving, whin- 
'ng and lamentation. Surely in this matter 
tni.:e is a brave heroism ; and such heroism 
may be found in very difl'erent conditions of 
life and of education. Numberless instances 
we should find of it. could the various social, 
commercial, political revolutions and the vicis- 
situdes of the world open to us their secrets. 
Then, also, there is poverty, there is want that 
can not speak — for instance, the sick and feeble 
poor, the dumb, the lonely, the bed-ridden, 
neglected age, neglected childhood, and the 
destitute stranger from other lands, who 
S|.eaks an unknown tongue to ears that h»ar 
but cannot understand. The recoj-ds of sui- 
cide have their darkest pages in stories of the 
deaths of foreigners who, driven to despera- 
tion, seek their last refuge in voluntary death. 
And yet could these poor people have made 
their helpless and hapless condition known, 
they might not only have lived, but have lived 
in credit, comfort and virtue. 

Now these are forms of need which are per- 
manent — essential as it would seem to the very 
existence of society, inwrought in the consti- 
tution of human nature, and belonging to its 
earthly and probationary imjierfection. To 
these we have to add others that have their 
sources in causes which are occasional and e.x- 
traordinary. Famine may come. It may 
come from the earth, the ocean, or the sky: it 
mav come at anv season, and the failure of a 



single crop in a single district of the globe, 
brings on millions, misfortune, starvation 
and mortality — a wholesale woe which moves 
the pity and the munificence of the world. 
So it is with pestilence that goeth about si- 
lently and stealthily day and night, and leaves 
the desolation of death in homes and on high- 
ways. So it is with great disturbances in 
commerce and industry, in which laborers 
become paupers, in which capitalists become 
bankrupts, in which all become embarrassed, 
unhappy, or desperate. So it is with tem- 
pests, shipwrecks, and numberless terrible ac- 
cidents to which human life, and most the life 
of the laborious, is constanth' exposed. 

War we mention last, because it is the most 
comprehensive among the special causes of suf- 
fering and adversity. We know that war may 
be a duty, an in evitable duty, as it is now with 
our nation and our government. But even when 
best and tri\est, war is at the cost of inlinite 
calamities to the generation amidst which it 
rages. Not in the camp or the field ; not on 
the march or in the hospital alone, are the 
miseries of war. They are not even limited 
to the countries iraniudiatelj' involved in the 
contest. They are as wide as the living world. 
The miseries, however, must be most bitter to 
those who are nearest the strife — ^to the non- 
combatants, as well as to those who directly 
fight. In many ways non-combatants must 
sulfer, and the most generous government 
cannot provide for all those whom combatants 
lost in war leave behind, that had on them re- 
liance for support. When a worthy soldier 
falls or dies, it is not natural sorrow alone 
that goes into his home and brings weeping 
and lamentation to his fireside : but soon there 
comes the sense that there is lost forever the 
dearest helper and the best protector. Wait- 
ing, a few days ago, for a train, we noticed a 
young mother of four young children, of 
whom the eldest was not more than six years 
of age. She and her babies, all in deep 
mourning, got into the same car as we did. 
A gentleman beside us whimpered— "Her hus- 
band was killed in battle.'' So, one bullet, 
thought we, has killed a man in the prime of 
young life, and made a widow and four or- 
phans. Supposing that nature and alfection 
were strong in this poor girl's heart — and they 
seemed to be, for her manner showed a grief 
that had no speech — how direfully must she 
have suffered by the bullet that took away a 
life dearer to her than her own. And yet this 
was merely a rejireseniative bullet — represent- 
ative of tempests of bullets throughout the 
land which are filling it with widows and or- 
phans. 

God, in his mysterious government, has sub- 
jected human nature and human life to many 
and grievous alliictions ; but in compensation 
He has filled the human heart with charities 
correspondent to the demands on them. These 
charities are the exhaustless fund on which 
the suli'ering have always to draw ; and those 
who have the means to pay the tax should pay 
it, not grudgingly, but most generously. 

We are in the midst of a terrific civil war. 
One peculiarity of it seems to be overlooked, 
and that is. the desolation which it carries into 
homes. Our armies are not standing. They 



are voln^iteers. It is odd that this distinction 
has been so little thought of. The Old World's 
armies are atanding, and consist mostly of 
single men. Ours are of the PEOPLE, and 
have among them numbers of married men 
who quit pleasant homes for the deadly field : 
and a man often leaves a helpless widow and 
a house full of orphans behind him when he 
falls. 

Perhaps in the history of nations, so mar- 
velous, so harmonious, so spontaneous, so im- 
passioned, we might say, expression of moral 
energy and sympathy has ever occurred as we 
witness now in these national Fairs held 
throughout the country. They show how pro- 
foundly the heart of the country is moved and 
how loyally it beats. The Fairs will present 
a pecuniary result at which the earth may 
wonder. But this wonder will be vulgar and 
temporary. JIuch of the vulgar and tempo- 
rary will be mixed up with these Fairs— but 
that will be nothing. What the world must 
admire will be, the grand burst of a nation's 
aftection to its volunteer soldiery. The wants 
of this soldierj', in all their complications, 
must still be supplied through the central gov- 
ernment : and all that the most gigantic per- 
sonal contributions could do towards supply- 
ing them would only be as a mustard seed to 
a mountain. But these genial, grand, gene- 
rous contributions have a moral value, which 
make the government supplies seem like a 
mountain reduced to a mustard seed. These 
supplies from the free hearts of the people, 
bind the hearts of the people to the hearts of 
the soldiers : and every soldier in every relief 
or comfort which they afford him, feels that 
his country knows him as a personal friend, 
and that he is dearly, fondly thought of by 
father, mother, brother, sister, friend, wife or 
sweetheart. May God prosper, bless him, and 
soon send him safe home to all— -when he will 
sing among his family the dangers he has 
passed, and his family will love him for the 

dangers he has braved. 

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ACR(^STIC. 

R ear to the Chieftnin y column of glory ; . 
O Jorous roses with laurels combine; 
S end down his name, thus embalm'd, into slory,, 
E ndeared to the people by conquests sublime. 
C berish his fame with a- grateful affection j 
n emember his prowess with deepest re-.pect ; 
A drift on War's storms, yet with bis protection 
N e'er shall the ship of our nation be wreck'd. 
S o gratefnlly will wc bis pillar erect. ,M. A. 



We are all practicing ground and lofty tum- 
bling, and our skill is as varied as our per- 
sons. Sweet-scented flowers lie all along our 
paths, but who does not prefer the Alpine 
blossom, which is hardly perceptible to mortal 
eve ■? We do not enjoy easy tasks. They 
make the stout arm slugglish. We all have 
visible or invisible grappling hooks, and long 
for some objects under the sea, upon the land, 
or over our heads, to whfbh to attach them. 



Why is an English edition of "Faust" like 
the projihet Elijah ? A.— Because it is trans- 
lated. 

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Why is a boy trying to walk on ice like an 
article of a lady's dress? A.— Because he is 
a "slipper."' 



THE D^ILY COUlS7TERSIGl>T. 



FACTS NOT FANCIES. 

" Well Sosie, what's for dioner d«ar ?'' " Mj lo^'C, 1 do 

not fcuow, 
The litfrt day thai 1 dined at tiom« wai jnst two weeks 

ago; 
3 g iiesa the girls will pick you op eoms little thing to-day 
1 know yoa do not mindj my leve, youWe euch an easy 

way. 
Don't wait for me, 1 may notbc at home 'till after tea; 
Perhaps, if 1 don't come hy eight, yon'd better call and 

see; 
I'll be in our committee-room ; oh i neT«r mind the egg, 
1 know they all are over-done — don't say a word, I beg, 
For Bridget waB at work forme, ] was aiircyon wonldn't 

care 
For the Miseifisipp: Valley Sanitary Fair. 

I'd wait and walk down town witli you, but Gear me, if 

you knew, 
/ bout the new department there's heaps of work to do ; 
A new committee to be formed, and who's to take the 

lead ? 
Oh ! baby dear, mamma must go, go to yonr pap instead. 
He loves to have you hold him so; there Lucy dear, 

good bye, 
Mind all that Brid^^et says to you. Oh yes, if you won't 

cry. 
Some time I'll mend that dress you tore two weeks ago 

to-day. 
Be careful not to catrn it now, how badly it doeslfray ! 
But now 1 am so busy dear, 1 can't a moment spare 
From the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Pair." 

Well baby, since mamma Has gone, we'll read the morn- 
ing newe, 

And sec how Sherman manages the rebels to confuse ; 

V, hy Bridget, Where's the paper gone ? I laid it on the 
shelf, 

I'm sure J left it thfre just now; do come and look 
yourself. 

Yon know you'r not to touch it; 3 bate to have it 
missed," 

" An sbure an it's the paper snr? the mistress took it 
jist. 

An jist to fold the little scrap 1 ironed for her the morn. 

An shure sur I'm as innocent as e're a babe new-born, 

She took it with her snr indade ; be plased sur to in- 
qoare, 

For the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Pair." 

" Well, never mind the paper then ; there's plenty more 

down lown, 
1 just remember now a note 3 must write to Tom Brown, 
I promised him to send him word this very day, so then — 
VThftt in the name of coiomotl sense does ail this plaguey 

pen? 
Let's have another I just as bad, J cannot make a dot." 
" Why. there isn't any ink papa, mamma said there was 

not. 
She was writing names on letters" — "1 filled it yester- 

niorn 1 
That inkstand holds a hull a pint, and now it is all gone. 
Circulars directing — I vow and do declare, 
For the Mississippi Viiliey Sanitary Fair ! 

Well, what'.s thf wet Id a coming to ? 1 wishl, could feel 
clear 

'Twas coming to May seventeenth some time within a 
year ! 

Thinge have been upside-doww so long, 'twould be a 
pleasant change 

Tk, set them right themselves once more, though 'twas 
a little strange. 

As for the husbands. Well, 1 hope that man is satisfied, 

For if he didn"*. break the bell, wire, certain 'tis he tried. 

Oh Bridget run and stop that noise I" "A letter sur 
for you," 

■ Well, let me see i'' — " The AJt Committee meets to- 
day at two, 
Attendance punctual required we fine you if not there. 
Iloomn Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair. 

Of course! 1 might have known 'twas that I from early 

morn till night. 
These cabalistic characters are all that meet my sight. 
Their very sound bewitches all who hear them, that is 

plain, 
A hopeless frenzy, seises them ; they never vest again. 



No hoarded ^treasure sacred is ; they tase. and bear 

away, 
And their incoherent speeches at all hours of night and 

day 
Betray the monamama that holds them firmly bound. 
Ahont this Art Committee— yes. I surely must step 

round; 
I meant to trot my pony, but 1 scorn to shirk my share 
Of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Pair. A. K. 



LETTER FROM TENNESSEE. 

Knoiville, April 20, 1864. 

Madam: I suppose it is my known suscep- 
tibility to the " Fair " — of course I mean the 
M. V. S. F. — that has been the means of lay- 
ing upon my table as "pooty " a lot of cor- 
respondence as you ever saw. Here they are, 
groat fat ones, in huge envelopes, directed in 
large business-like hands. There are narrow 
thin ones, scrawled over by pinched up let- 
ters, from a long slender pen, held in very 
long bony fingers. There are neat little white 
envelopes, with a tracery as delicate as frost 
work. And there are yellow packages, in all 
sorts of hand writings, and covered with 
strange devices. High and loity, above all, 
towers "M. V. S. F." Talismanic letters ! 
"With trembling hands and beating pulse, and 
throbbing heart I open some bravely and 
courageously; others, and others yet, in a 
business-like way, with about the same result. 
Some want trophies. I have not one. Every- 
thing I had of that sort has been robbed from 
me long, long since. The 128-pounder I cap- 
tured at Camp Jackson, and carried so long 
in my breast pocket, was filched from me by 
a converted rebel, who now claims to be a 
better Union man than I am. The first mus- 
ket I ever shouldered, and which I intended 
should go down to my children's children, 
was stolen from me by an old maid, to trans- 
mit to her posterity. The first pair of shoul- 
der straps I ever wore have passed away in a 
(s) car. The only bale of cotton I ever stole 
was sold at Sheriif's sale to pay almost ill- 
mannered tailor, who would not wait forty- 
eight months for twenty-eight dollars ; and 
the only girl who ever said she loved me 
begged to be excused from marrying me, as ' 
she promised, because I didn't have two hun- 
dred thousand dollars, a corner lot, with a ' 
marble front on it, a span of horses to a car- 1 
riage, with a coat of arms, and a hammer- 
cloth on it. She was the greatest curiosity 
I ever owned, and the only trophy I ever 
won. I did not marry her, as I said, because 
she asked to be excuthed. She could do better. ' 

One of these letters asked for a lock of my [ 
hair, to entwine with similar locks from the 
poll of the President and each member of his 
Cabinet, together with all the distinguished 
Generals of the war. As I have no hair on 
the top of my head, I considered it a " sar- 
kasm," and passed that letter by with con- 
tempt. I have no idea of my dear locks being 
lost in any such mass of false artificial hair. 
Another otfers a premium for a shirt. "Ah !" 
thought I, "there's my chance!" but an in- 
vestigation of my wardrobe — that's a valise, 
and contains two shirts, a pair of — I don't like 
to say what — ^yes. I will : iivo pairs of socks, 
a pipe, a plug of tobacco, and a pack of cards, 
(visiting cards, of course. ) This investiga- 



tion showed that all the shirts were woolen 
and had no buttons on ; the shapes excellent, 
but I can't spare 'em long enough to have 'em 
done up and go to the Fair and back ; so 
there's a block to that game. As there is no 
prize ofiered to the purchaser of the shirts, 
and I cannot he there to sell any, I am cut ofi' 
from any connection with that department. 
I should like to offer something for the " La- 
dies' Grand Fancy Court," &c. I have not a 
thing of my own, and in the "Children's De- 
partment" I feel so "kinder" queer, that I 
never can get along. Most of tjie little ones 
like me, personally ; but since that young 
woman treated me so ill I have not the cour- 
age to offer myself — even to the fatherless. 

The big circular hints at everything. I 
would give a lecture, sing a song-solo, or any 
of them things, if I could be there with you ; 
but you see I can't. I am awav off here in 
the tented field, shivering in the cold, eating 
hominy and hard-tack, ".sarving" my coun- 
try. Therefore, and wherefore, and you'll 
wonder why I have taken so long to say so. 
I inclose you ten dollars to go towards the 
Fair in the Great West, my home and my 
pride. 

Yours, sorrowful I}-, patriotically and sani- 
tarily, Ma.jor. &c. 

1^;^ The ten dollar note referred to in the 
preceediiig letter arrived safely. It is "pay- 
able in eight per cent, stock or bonds of the 
Confederate States, six months after a treaty 
of peace between the Confederate States aud 
the United States." It will be carefully pre- 
served till that time shall arrive and the pro- 
ceeds handed to the Sanitary Commission. 

OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 

We looked for them from the East and from 
the West, and we have notbeen disappointed. 
Skilled and swiftlj" moving pens answered our 
call, and we hope e'er our brief existence is 
passed to lay before our readers choice articles 
from those who are justly ranked among our 
first and best. We shall aim to serve up dishes 
for every palate, not forgetting the children — 
articles both grave and gay, both lively and 
severe. Already we recognize in our drawer 
the graceful handwriting of America's most 
characteristic jioet. John G. Whittier. of J.is- 
K. Lowell, of Robert Lowell, of Emerson. Dr., 
Frothinghara, Henry Giles, and a score of 
others who have done good service. We cor- 
dially invite all to contribute and swell the 
number. St. Louis has native talent enough 
to fill and worthily fill our columns. For the 
honor of the Queen City of the West, let us 
show a fair front that will not be ashamed of 
a comparison with the other papers that have 
flourished and bloomed in the hot bed of the 
Sanitary Fairs all over the country. Send us 
your best word, whether it be a song or a jest, 
a story or moral advice. Let us see what St. 
Louis will do. We wait your respon.se. 



Nature despises niggards — she throws her- 
self open, every treasury uncovered, and 
says, take, oh, take, use and not abuse — fill u; 
your whole being, and pour as you receive — 
my urn is never empty. 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSiaiSr. 



5 



Extracts from Unpublished 'Writings 

Fire may burn ir. man or woman, and God 
may select one or the other to touch new 
chords in the human breast. 

God talks through poem, marble, canvass, 
voice, sweet sound ; through beauty and utili- 
ty in every form. His channels are countless 
as phases ; as inex|)lioabIe as his mysteries. 
We are to bend the ear and listen — we are to 
watch the instruments made ready to our 
hands ; and having found our fitting element, 
float therein, and draw tlierefrom its varied 
store. 

Life is no fancy masquerade. We cannot 
disguise ourselves effectually ; we may assume 
characters but only our own will be tacked to 
our memory. We must shape our garments 
iiiid wear them, be they comely or otherwise; 
we cannot buy a solitary ptarl to broider 
thereon — soul and hard effort alone produce 
oar jewels. 

It is possible that the worst things done, 
may prove ladders to highest aspirations 
through agencies unseen to us. So unlit^e are 
organisms and circumstances, that one appa- 
rently sails into paradise by natural attributes, 
and another is lashed by trials into the most 
common decency. How much credit is due 
the former, how much blame falls to the latter, 
is known alone to Infinite Wisdom. One fact 
IS patent; eternity is a lengthened day, ind 
there is always .space and ojiportunity for revi- 
sion and correction. Sooner or later all must 
behold the light, be attracted thereto, and 
walk in the new paths. Humanity and eternal 
justice point to and demand this. 

Too much ease cannot be healthful, for 
amid the most charming security, the All- 
Merciful directs his thunder-bolts, and they 
stir up the languid waters, and another pulse 
beats in quick strokes. We are electrified in 
every possible manner, through good report 
and evil report, unexpected joy, sudden sor- 
row, adversity, fortune, sickness, bounding 
health, sadness, spiritual fullness, all remedial 
if rightly appreciated. What we most need 
is a fitting state to do this, a wise economy to 
educe the utmost from every phase. What 
moral gardener would ask wider fields to cul- 
tivate than the most ordinary existence offers. 
What trees, shrubs, plants, vines, fruits, 
tiowers. What wonderful variety, what soil, 
what stuck, what wealtl; of implements. 

(Jan we not a'i do something in this great 
t L;sbaudrj' — if wc cannot fell huge trunks, the 
weakest can eradicate a weed. If we cannot 
mount a ladder and select the fairest yield, 
we can pick up the golden bounties at our feet : 
if wc cannot invest, we can gratefully use : 
if we cannot sow. we can assiduously water, 
and so help forward. There is work for all — 
substantial, profitable in one or many senses. 
Not always for gold or silver or repose but 
for imperishable riches which gather usury 
forever. None need be drones, for if out- 
wardly powerless, they may be inwardly 
triumphant, and exert an influence of surjiris- 
ing magnitude. Hope, trust, exertion are for 
all, and to the faithful, no jot or tittle sliall be 
lost — multii'lication shall be infinite. 



All that is and has been, works with the 
upright, and distils power as fast as expended. 

Genbral Grajit. — Don't fail to see General 

Grant's little daughter selling dolls in the big 
shoe of the Children's Department this cve- 
ing. 



Marriage is like vaccination. You can be 
married aa many times as you please, as you 
can be vaccinated, but if it lakes the first time 
it will not the second. 

Persons desiring to preserve the full set of 
the Countersign can have it filed for them 
by leaving their names at the newspaper tabic, 
Pair Building. 

We make too sefious a matter of many, if 

not all our vicissitudes. When children fall 
how quickly wise mothers spur their heroism, 
and laugh the accident away. Though our 
scrambles "up again" should follow every trip, 
the very re-bound ie half a remedy. How 
whining and pining dwarfs the soul ; it is a 
gradual softening, and becomes an incurable 
disease. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS. 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig- s Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No 9 South t'Utb strwt 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEFOSIJ'OHY. 

J, W. McINTYRE. 



DR. E. HALE, 

,r>ENTIST 

VIHji'p Nt>f UiW(-«l cv^rn^T of Pj!(n imcJ Lufti-it sts . 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



mmm AaioiiLTiiRAL mi'iitamiseeh stiire. 

Bluuden, Koenig & (Jo., 

No. 56 N'irth Second street. 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

FULL assortrocn'L of Firtrm iiuplemtmts and Yarm 
and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



A 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

Nv. 39 Fourth fctreei, uppobile the Planicrs' Huu>ri- 

J.I. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his servicps to all persons dpsirnig a 
perlect picture ot any kind.t'rum the smaHest lo'.kft to 
life size. Unusual inducements art=- offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or ol deceased friends, 
requiiinp only a suiali picture ot tbem. no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine tiie portraiti; on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every depcriptiun of 

FAI'ER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

53= 100 ton <.f R,ig! wanted tor caBti..43 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACC'UMITLATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number ot 
Policies issued iu I8S3, 5,685 ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. Oue-lialf of premiuuis re- 
ceived in notes, wtiicb notes are cancelled l)y dividends. 
HENRY STAGO, Aeent, 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OK NKW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON. rKBsiPKNT. 
Accumulated cash Aspets. Isi Keh , 1864 $10 300.000, 

THE safest and ^(^onpe^*t Life Insurance Company jn^ 
tbe United States. SAM'I, COPI*. Jr.. Agent, 
N. W. corner Mam and .Second ste 

KIInTG, DOAJ^r & CO., 

Importer'^ ;in''l Jobbers^ ot 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

)\' Ui6 M,iii Slreel 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
-A. TT O T lO TST fS . 

BY J. H. OSlioOl) & SON, 

147 ConRress utrcct. Bost-.n. 

REGULAR Catalogue sale^ uf Dry Goods, Tuesdav^ 
aud Fridays. Ri-L-eivi'd m Public "Warehouse on 
Btorage. Wool, Cotton and Mer.-handise Renerally, for 
whu-h Legal Bocd Wan-house ri'ceipts will be given by 
J. H. OS<:iOtM>, Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advdniM*< iiiiide on roufipnments. 



The Best in the Cheapest 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No, 7 f^'Oith Fitl li -treft. 

KKEP lb* i.^-$t O'.ttl Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
flint Ohimiieys. Globes. Wi».-k-:. &c. At-'ents for 
Fist's Coobing Lamp, for family UHe. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should he without ona. All kind.*; 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold whoU-sale and retail . 

LEWIS & GPvOSHON. 

58 JVorth Fourth street, 

KEKP the latest styles ..i Gentlemen's Press Hals. 
Felt Hats of pvery drf;i'r:ption tor Men and Bovs ; 
Ololb Hats, Military Hats. Strjw Hats. Cloth Cape. 
Fancy Caps for Children, elesiaiitly tiimmed; Lcphorn and 
Straw Hatfi for Ludien. Misses and Children; TranMinc 
Baei^. Umbjellcis. &. .. and Furs in their season. 

-WILLIAM H. GRAT & CO., 

Wholesale ano Retail 

G R O C li: R s , 

N'.>=. 76 fit, 77 Souib Second street, opp.i-ite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLEY, 

108 Wain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GLASS & OUEENSWARE, 



H 



AS. according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, Ihe largest slock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. PILLKy 

Has. accordinti to n-uirns made uuder "alh by all the 
Queensware ppalers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 



Has. accordiiit^ t'l n'liirns niado 
over two hundred per « eiit, nioj .■ 
ware house on Main street. 



lath a.s above, 
an any Queens- 



CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keep*; a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware, Coat Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses. 
BrittanniaWare. Silver^lated Ware. Trays, AVaiters, Ta- 
ble Cutiery, Water Coolers. Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is xtc only direct imporlt-r m the city, of Leddle Elliots 
& Sons' White Granite aud Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wai*es, which received the great prize 
medals at the "World's Fairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
the M. V. S. Pair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 



'W\\{ receive nii^it'. 
tures. 



■ ijK d'.rect fjoTH mai.u; 



6 



THE Di^ILY COX7]^^TERSIGI:^. 



J & A. GARDINER, 
"W A. T C M >I >V li E Jti S , 

Aii'l Inii.'.rti-is it 

Watches. Jewelry, Silverware, 

AKD FAXCl' GOODS, 

No. 93 Fourth street, 

KEMOVAL. 

DR. ISAIAH FORBES, 

D E I^^ T I S T 

HAS removed from his old stand, to 
No. 86 Olive, (one square further 
West.) three doors west of Fifth street. 




R. GUMERSELL, Sr., 

(SUcrKssoi! TO M(.ij:i;isux ^v cu.,) 

DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS, 

lacp:s. emceoideries. hosier r. 
Gloves, Fans, French Corsets, Skirts, &c. 

.\l.SO^ 

English, French and German Fancy Goods, 

No. lUO FOl'KTn STREKT. (H.ASItiHV ROW. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



INSURE YOUR LIVES. 

Equitable Life Assurance Society 

OF THE UNITED STATES. 

2^0. 92 Broadwa.v, Xew York. 
S. A. RANLBTT, Special Agent, 

Xo. 1 Olive .-I.. X K I'ir. Main. 
S. W. Baldwin. S. M. Dodd. 

BALDWIN & DODD, 

Manufacturers and wholesale dealers in 

HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, 

BOXXETS, MILLIKEKY (ioODS. i^C, 
93 Mam St., corner of Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



ROBERT DOUGHERTY, 

MANI.KAlTl.RER AND UEALEK IN ALL KINDS 
of Carnapes, Buggies, Barouches, &c., comer 
Fiitb and St. Cliarles streets. St. Louis, ito. 

Secoud hand Carnages taken iu exchange for new. 
Repairing executed with dispatch. 



C. G. KILFENSTEIN". 



A. R. DONALDS N. 



A. GER3E0N, 



NO. 52 NORTH FIFTH STREET, 



ST. LOUIS. MO. 



ADOLPH HtlNICKE. 



JOHN M ESTEL. 



HEINICKE & ESTEL, 

IMPORTERS .if and whoiesale dealers in Cuma, GUsj 
and Quoensware. Looking Glasses. Coal Oil, Lamps, 
iiritaonia Ware, &c.; Tea Trays_. Table Cutlery, ice., N'o. 
26 N'orth Main street. St. Lf»uis, Mo. 
Assorted Crates for country trade kept on haad. 
Particular attention paid to packing. 



JAMES MAGUIRE. 



NSTANTINE MAGUIRE 



J. & O. MAGUIRE, 

7"U0LESALE ani retail d.^aier- ni Drucis, M'-di- 
cmes. Cbenucais. Perrumery, Patent Medicinet.. 
Medicine Chests, &c,. Stc, Southwest corner, of OUve 
and Second streets, St. Louis, Mo. 



W 



JULIUS MORISSE, 

iDiporu-i and Dealer :u 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

165 AND 285 BROADWAY. 

ST. LOUIb, MO. 



Geo D. Hunipbreys, 
LiLoius 11. Terry. 



M. M Broadwell. 

J ilLl N. Ilaiii^on 



C.G.HELFENSTEIN&CO., 

FURNISHING STORE , WM. S. HUMPHREYS, 

N. «'. CORXER FOURTH & PIXE STS., 



ST. LOUIS, MO, 



A. F. SHAPLEIGH & CO., 



IMPORTERS OF 



HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 

GUNS AND HEAVY GOODS, 

Xo. 102 Mam St., het. Vine & Locust, 

ST. LOUIS. HO. 



Wholesale and Retail Emporium 



JAS. P.riSKE. AUGUSTUS KNIGHT. WM. B . G ARBITT. 

FISKE. KNIGHT & CO., 

Manui.u'tu; eri and Wh'.'lesale Uealfi-s- in 
Xo. S' Alajii sUcct, cuiuei L.'cuat, 

,ST. LOUIS, MO. 



-FDR- 



PALMER & WEBER, 

PUBLISHERS 01 Unsiz, Su. 56 Founti street, St. 
L<juis, Mo. Dealers in Piauo-fortes andMusical lu- 
siruments of every description , "W'estern agency fur 
the sale of Steinway & Sons' Gold Meda! Pianos, and 
Prince & Go's Improved Patent Meludeuns, which we 
furnish at the factory prices, wholesale and retail. 



GEORGE CORNING, 



M.iuut.ictuiei' «ui.: Pe 



n'HOLES.lLE tiROCER 

— .\XD— 

Commission Merchant, 

X'o. 95 Xorlil Second streel, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 
1^. H. CLARK, 

FURNISHING DEALER 

— .VXD — 

SHIfiT MAXUFACTUEEE, 

136 North Fourth St.. Southwest cor. Washington Ar.. 

SAKT LOUIS. . 



PLANT & BROTHER, 

SIGN OF THE GILT I'LoW. -^^ 

Xn ■.\5Xu!tli Mini ^t. ..'^ ^ii-l Br-a.uv.ty, 

Commission Merchants, 

.\:ul Healers in 

Agricultural Seeds, Tools, Machines, 

BELTIXG, HOSE, &c. 



Ernest C. .\ngelrodf, 
Consul General 



Robert Barth. 

Con^'ul 



tientlenieu's, Youths' and Children's 



Ladies' & Gentlemen's Boots & Shoes, ANGELRODT & EARTH, 



Xo. S6 Maiket St., het. Third and Fourth, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



Alex. Younit. Cfiicaqo 



Furnishing Goods and Army Outfits. 



. S. GRKELKV. 



C, II nURNlIAM. 



D. B. GALE. 



GREELEY & GALE, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

A LSO. FdRW.VRDING AXD CO.MMISSIOK MER- 
A. CHANTS, Xo 86 Second »treet. St. Louis, Mo. 



BELCHER'S 

Sugar Refining Company. 

Oftice at Rffinery Building, ror. O'Fallen and Lewi:^ tts., 

WHERK may he found all kinds of reilned and clari- 
lied Sugars, in barrels, half barrels, sacks or ho^'s- 
iieails. Also, Golden Syrups, Syrup Molasses and Su- 
sarhouse Molasses in barrels, hair l)arrels and kegs, and 
in quantities to suit, from twenty-live barrels and up- 
wards, at the card price when delivered. A box for or- 
ders will be found on the Norlliwest corner Second and 
Olive streets. Cash on delivery. Xo charge for pack- 
aces or drayage. GEORGE PARTRIDGE. President. 
E. Y. Ware. Secretary. 



T, S. Yuuns. yew York. 
\y. ¥. St...ne, i\eu' York. 

YOUNG BROS. & CO., 

Maiiuiacturers and Wholesale Deakn^ lu 

OXiOTIHCIIUCa-, 

135 Mam st.. St. Louis, Mo.; 33 and 35 Lake St., cor. 
Wabash avenue, Chiea.L'o, IU.: 120 Chambers St., N. T. 



ROBERT & WILLIAM MITCHELL, 

(Su.',es>crs 1.. Mltihell, Rauiuielsber? & Co.) 

Maifaciiirefs of Fine Fmiture, 

And Dealers in 

Carpt^s, furtains, ((il Cliillis, 81iai|e<. ml Iplwlslcrv. k.. 



Nos. 134&l:J6X-orlh Fourth street. 



MANTZ & LYNCH, 

Whole-iile D.-,:;.-i- ill F-l.-iuri .iri I> ouesto 

WINES AND LIQUORS, 

And Rectifiers of "Whisky, 

39 South Main :iiid 11 S.niih Commercial streets, be- 
tween Waluut and Elm streets, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Choice brands of Bourbon Whisky constantly on hand. 



EUROPEAN COLLECTION BUSINESS, 

(^T. Second 6l Chesnut sts,, up stairs. 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

Edward A. Fellerer, M. D. 

ll(i-M(EurATHir 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 

119 Olive St.. between Eijrhth and Kmtb sts.. norrh side. 
Otticc bnus— 7 to 9 o'clock, A. M.; 3 to 4 p, M. 

[Washington University. 

j UNIVERSITY HALL, 

Corner Washington avenue and Seventeenth street. 
WM. CHAUVENET. L. L. D., ChanoeUor. 

WM. G. ELIOT. D. D.. President. 

WAYMAN CROW, Vice President. 

S. A. KANLETT. Sec'y & Treasurer. 
Cominoncenieut. June 16. 1864. 



MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

Fashionable 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

X'o. 66 North Fifth st., bet. Olive and Locutt, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Branch of Mme. Demorest's. New York. 
Cutting and fitting done to order. 



THE I3A.ILY COUDSTTERSiaJST. 



7 



WESLEY FALLON, C. B. IIUBBELL, Jr. & CO, 

(SUI.'CESS.>R TO F U.l.ci.V ^ \VRI';ilT ) 

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER, 



Nos. 84 and 86 North Fifih strc?et. 

ST. LOns. MO. 

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE STOCK 
(if everything m his line; All work sold guaran- 
teed as represented. 

WARNB, CHEEYEK & CO., 

■WHOLESALE ANE RETAIL DEALER^ IK 

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, 

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 
Silver Plated and Japanned Goods, 

HoHcw Ware. Fine Planished and Custom-Maile 
MANTFACTUBERS OF 

WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, 

Reliigerators. Ice Chests. Waler Cooleri. Baiting 
Apparatus, ttry:. 



PATENT PORTABLE SODA FOUNTAINS. 
Xo. 125NOETH FOURTH STREET. 

(Marble Buildings, near Washington Av.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



clothcie:e^.s, 

—AND— 

MERCHANT TAILORS,. 

N. W, COR. FOURTH ST. & WASHINGTON" AVENUE, 
(Branch under Linden Hotpl ) 

ST. LOUIS. 

Ubsdell, Barr, Dimcan k Co., 

IDI^ir O-OOIDS, 

FOURTH, VINE & ST. CHAHLES STS., 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ST. LOUiS UNION, 

PUBLISHED BY THE 

XJnioii ^^issjBiooiatioii. 

D. M. GRISSOM --- EditoH. 

J n p.iRSONS Business Maxageh 

Office, Corner Third aad Locust streets. 

TEEMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: 

Daily, in advance - - - - - -SSOO 

Tri-Weekly. in advance - - - - - -400 

Tn-Woekly. Clubs of Ten 30 00 

Weekly, in advance - - - - - -150 

Weekly, Clubs of Ten 10 00 



WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL DEALERS IN 



FOREIGxN AND DOMESTIC 



TDT^IZ- O-OODS, 



102 FOUKTH STREET. 



ST. LOUIS. 



R. II. FRANKLIN, 



WHOLESAI.E A]VD RET.4IL 



-AND- 



GILES F. FILLEY, 



MANUFACTURER OF 



COOKIXG AND HEATING STOVES, 

AND DEALER IX 

TIN PLATE, 
Sheet Iron, IVire, Rivets, 

COPPER botto:ms, 

PRESSED AND JAPANNED WARE. 

Office and Salesi<joni. 155 & 157 Main St., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



GEO P.VRTRIDGE. HEKRT S. REED. THOS. GREEH. 

PAETEIDGE & CO., 

WHOLESALE (iROCERS. COMMISSION AND FOR- 
WARDING .Merchants, No. 84 North Seconds!., 
St. Louis. 

Will make liberal cash advances on consignment of 
Produce, for sale in St. Louis, or to Partridge, Wells 6i. 
Co., New York. 



LOUIS PETERS. 

IMPORTER. MANUFACTURER AND RETAIL DEAL- 
ER 111 Fiiucy Furs, ami pui Lli.istT ul all kinds uf 
.\mencan Furs.No. 61 N'>rtb Filth street, oppusito the 
Mercantile Librmy, St. L'-viis, Mo. 

Muft's, fee, taken for pr^-^ervution duriug the Summer, 
and the promptest attention giveii to all orders. 



P.H.JONES, 

SUCCESSOR TO BEN. F. lRANE & CO., 

DEALER IN CLOCKS. WATCHES, DIAMONDS, 
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, under Odd Fel- 
lows' Hall, corner Fourth and Locust streets, St. Louis, 
Mo. 
•Watches repaired and warranted. 



FANCY DRY GOODS, 



132 FOURTH STREET. 



L, E. CARPENTER. 



P. II. ABRAMS. 



CARPENTER & ABRAMS, 

DEALERS IN BONNET RIBBONS, DRESS AND 
Cloak Trimmings, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c., 122 
Fourth street. Verandah Row. between St. Charles st. 
and Washington avenue, St. Louis. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BR(;NZES, FRENCH CLOCKS, &C. 
J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 

HAVE just received and are now opening the largest 
and best stock of Lamps and Gab Fixtures ever seen 
in the Unitcfi States, wliich they offer low for cash only. 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

Xo. 78 North Fifth street. 

ST. LOUIS. 



UNION STORE. 

No. 108 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 

(Third door South of St. Charles.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

UNION FLAGS. FRO.M ONE CENT TO $200. ALSO. 
Military Swonls, Sa-he-, Belts, Shoulder Snaps, 
Lice Buttons, Gold and Silver Bullion. S|i. ingles. Stars, 
Photographs, Photograiiil -\lbuins. Union Pins, Bad^'es, 
■Mid Regalia ot all kinds, wh.le-.iie .ind Retail. 



PARLOR AND BEDROOM GRATES, 

T ATEST style and patterns, ril l.iwe~t 
-^ market rates. 

Dodge's patent and Skeel's patent Sot- 
ting. 

Maiiufactorv, 174 North Main street. 

B. HORTON 




MARY INSTITUTE, 

Lucas Place, between Fourteenth and Filteenih streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

A SCHOOL of the hiuhest Older for young Ladies. 
Two terms of twenly weeks each per annum. Cat- 
alogues, terms of admission, or any other information, 
may be obtained of C. S. Pennell. A -M., Principal, at 
the Institute, or at his residence. No. 307 Chesnut st., 
or of S. A. RANLETT, Treasurer, 

No. 1 Olive, northeast corner Main. 



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THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



D. A. "WINTER & CO., 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

Vi) 20-lFiankUiiavcnae, l>«. Klpventh andTwcitth sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
Kt^pairiug warranted and accurately execnted. 

SEWINC MACHINE CO. 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Wr ind.ih Row,) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



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113 N. FOnRTH ST , COR, VTNS, 



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UNION LINE. 

Uaioii Traiii5portaM & Insurance Co. 

FAST FREIGHT LINt KAST .i.ND WEST, VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STKVKNS, Asfi'-t, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



HOWE & Oi^JPEN'S 

NKW SKKH F!KK 4.'*fi) MARIMB 

iINSUKANCE^ AGENCY. 

j B K H (> L D~t"h E LIST: 

'Columbia Fire Insurance Go. 

OF NEW rofts 
j office — No. 161 Broadway 

; CaJB Cap :t:i,. $81:0,0(10; Surplus, $«3,493; A.ssets, $:68,«3. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandiao. Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other Insurable property, .'iBamst loss or damage by fire. 
The insured receive 75 per cent, or uet profits without 
incurring any liability. ,, „ 

TIMOTHY- a. OHURCHILL, Pre.i't 
SDWARD KEMF.TS. S?'. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

Ca<h Capital, JSOCOCO; Surplus. $70,396 12; Assets, 

$570,3% 12. 

INSURES Buiidinss, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
' against loss 01 djmage by fire. Dealers receive 7o per 
cent of netprohts. in Dwellings and Merchandise rlsHs. 
CHAll WILSON, Sec. D. R SATTBRLEB, Pres't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, lien" Au". -ind Adjust,-r 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,f00; Surplus, Jmuary 

I, 1864, $89 376 T.; Assets, $389,376 27. 
ISAAC a. St .IOHN, Sec. KDW'O ANTHONY, Prest. 

FiRE AND IV!AR!NE SNSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Insm-ance Comp'y, 

108 BrjaJw.ty, New Tork 

iM,<h Capita.. $300,000; Assets, Jan. I. 1864. $6.12,641 86. 

Scrip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 36^oer cent. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by tire ; also, against 
ail marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 75 per cent, of the net 
prottts. without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of at their ostion, a liberal discount upon the premium. 
JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM, Pres't 
KOB'T M C. (IRAHAM, Vice Pres't 
SDW'D A. .STANSBURT. 2d Vice Pres't. 
JOHN C. GOODRIDGE, Secretary. 
WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent 

^TOCK C0M7ANT-^iy.-'0KP0RAT13:O 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Oa, 

NEW YORK 

Oasli Capua;, $600 000; Surplus, $?«,916 33; Aasets, 
iT73,9l6 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER. President 
ANDRSW J, SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by ire, at rates as low as oth- 
er first class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Fara: property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at tins Agency. 

Phosnix Insurance Company, 

BROOKLYN, N. Y 
Offices— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, K. Y.J No. U9 

Broad'.*ay, New York. 

Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplus. March I, 1864, |2W,- 

219 20; Assets, tTSI.Zig 20. 

TNSURANOE against loss by Are, Marine, Lake, Oanal 
n.l In'and 'r.insportation. 

STEPHEN CROWELL, President. 
KDGA R W. ORU WELL, Vice Pre.l't. 
■'HILANOBR SHAW, SecretMy. 

IsAT^SST AND CHBAPSST 3Y8TKM 0? rNStTRAWCB. 

H Washington Insurance Comp'y) 



North Missouri Railroad 



In conjlectuui witn Hannibal and St. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINOY, KEOKUK. 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

> NEBRASKA OITY, 

QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Ari.' made with the Hannibal and St Joe Railroad. 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa, 

Oa and after Sunday, November 15th, 1863, 

St. Jcieph Express leaves St. Louis at 1:16 A. M 

Mail and .Vcromniodation Train at 3:30 p. M 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms nave been fitted np at 
the Depot, corner of North Market street and Levee, 
with ev. ry arrangement for the comfort of pa.ssengers. 

I'R'KKTS FOR SALE AT 

No 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Wiere reliable information cm be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. 

JtJ- He certain that your ticket reads: ' Via North 
Missouri Railroad.** 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

i H CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



£> A.CIFIC K,.A.ILK.O-A-I3. 



ON and after Monday, December 7tb. 1863, trains will 
leave St. Louis, as follows : 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:30 a. M.. stopping at all stations 

and running through to Dresden, (196 miles.) 
Fr.anklin Accommodation— Daily except Sunday, at 4:16 

p M 
Stagee— Leave Dresden for Warrensburg. Lexington. 
Pleasant Hill. Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield. Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train ; Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville 
Passengers taklug the 8:30 A. M. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of Seventh .and Poplar streets, or at the 
Oomp.any's Through Ticket Office. No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't 
B. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Eailroad. 

Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4. 1864 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows : 
for Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at. ..6:15 A. M. 

For Desoto at 6:16 .t. M. aiid4p, M. 

Eeturning- Will leave 
Pilot Knob at 5 2" ^ " 



172 Broadway, (cor. Maiden Lane,) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Aaaita, Feb. 1, 18&t, $682,000, 

Scrip dividend, 1861, GO per cent,; Scrip dividend, 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to-participate. receive 75 per 
cent, of net pro.tts. Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents, Leases, against less or damage 
by (l-c and marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals. 
3E0. C. SATTKRLEB, President. 
liENRY WESTON, Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTIIROP, Secretary, 
•.V.SI A. 9C0TT, Ass't Sec'y. 



Potosi at V-"- 

D'jaoto at 6:00 a. 



3:50 p. 
M. and5:3.T p. 



Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For OaronJolet at 6:15. 7:111, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. M ; 

2 00 400 6 25. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 p, »l , 
For Docks at 0:16, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A, M,, 2:00 and 

4.00 P. M 

For J effirson Barracks and Quarantine at 6: 15, 11:30 a, 
M., and 4:00 p. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine 317:30 a. m.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. m. 
Jefferson Barracks at 7:40 a. 01 ; 1:06 and 7:63 p. bi. 
Docks at 7:54, 9:16, 10:33, A. M.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:45 p. 
Carondelet at 6:30, 6:20, 8:00, 9:-i0, 10:40, k 
3:10,5:48,7:00,8:10. 10:45 P. M. 

S, D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup't. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



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PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECU'lTVE COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



"F»OSSTJ]VT QI:TIv\. POSiiSH: VIIJENTUR." 



No. 2. 



St. Lo-uis, M:ay 19, 1864. 



!Prioe lO Cents 



Masagkrs /Mrs. E. \V. CLARK. 

MANAGERS, jjyjgg g ^_ RANLETT. 

Editor. A>rNA C. BKACKETT. 



Tlnarsday, May 19, 1864. 



THE SMIZER FARM. 

It i3 proposed to dispcse of this generous do- 
nation by a raffle, near the close of the Fair. 
The Smizer Farm is a tract containing about 
five hundred acres, located on the Pacific Rail- 
road, twenty miles from the Court House. 
Three hundred acres of it are of the finest in 
the Meramec Bottom, highly suitable for 
meadow purposes, the raising of timothy, 
grass, &c. The remaining two hundred acres 
is bluff land, and is eminently adapted to the 
raising of the choice fruits and grapes ; or 
even for pasturing sheep. The Meramec 
River forms the entire northern boundary, 
in no place subdividing the estate, wliile one 
of the largest of springs furnishes continuous 
and wholesome water. Within an hour's ride 
of the Court House, the city will always pro- 
vide it with a market for its produce, and its 
proprietor, receiving the daily papers, may 
take advantage of his instant knowledge of 
prices to send his goods at the proper moment 
to that market. Upon the tract are several 
substantial frame dwellings, together with 
two buildings, one of which was designed for 
a grist, the other for a first class saw mill 
The entire title is in the county of St. Louis, 
which, under its power of conveying lands, 
will make over by deed the farm to the for- 
tunate drawer. Altogethei*, of this class of 
estates, a more desirable one could scarcely 
be selected. "We can conceive of no more 
pleasant way of contributing to the grand 
purjjoses of the Fair than by purchasing a 
ticket in this raflle. There is a pleasant sensa- 
tion in the thought that, by the investment of 
a single dollar, we might become the posses- 
sors of real estate to the value of $40,000. But 
the mere desire of winning possession of 
so much wealth will not influence the action 
of many. This raffle does not resemble a 
lottery, in which one invests with the bare 
mercenary desire of realizing a vast per cent- 
age on the risk incurred. No. We — and we 
speak for the community at large — will give 
our dollar with the pure and honest motive of 
helping forward the good cause, spending not 
another thought upon whether we shall obtain 
the prize or not, believing that o;v chance is 
hut small in forty thousand, and knowing that 
"so bulky a donation could not easily have 



been disposed of otherwise. Our feelings will 
more nearly resemble those we experience 
when setting down our name to one of the 
many subscriptions for charitable purposes 
brought so often to our doors. And there are 
not a few unselfish souls who have casually 
mentioned to us — and not a few who have 
thought the same — how pleasant it would be 
to obtain possession of the Farm, that they 
might re-donate it for a "Soldier's Home," or 
for some other purpose equally grateful to 
God and man. Wo need not prophesy that 
the charity and sacrificing spirit of those even 
who may disapprove the means will lead them 
to promote the noble end in view in this raffle. 



POST OFFICE. 

Knowing the general character of Fair Post 
Offices to be such as soon to exhaust the in- 
terest in its issues, the Committee on the Post 
Office of the M. V. S. Fair have exerted their 
ingenuity in devising new methods of render- 
ing this department attractive. The follow- 
ing is an outline of their plan : The Post Office 
is situated near the Olive street entrance, and 
is provided with two places of delivery, for 
ladies' and gentlemen's letters, respectively. 
The ladies' delivery will be constantly waited 
upon by the gents of the Committee ; while the 
ladiesof the Committee will ever beseen "like 
apples of gold in pictures of silver," through 
the aperture marked " Gentlemen's Delivery." 
It struck us that these apertures had been con- 
venientl}' and designedly arranged so as'to 
admit of pleasant conversation with outsiders. 
In addition to the ordinary undirected cor- 
respondence of a Post Office, each member — 
of whom there are some fifty — has handed in 
for delivery at least twent3'-five letters ad- 
dressed to his or her particular friend, and the 
same has been done by many outsiders. The 
Committee have likewise provided letters con- 
taining choice photographs of paintings by 
the best artists ; others containing neat curi- 
osities, comic surprises, and many other pleas- 
ant things. Letters in French and German 
«re also ready for delivery. An opening near 
the ■middle of this department gives admission 
to' "drop letters," and we would suggest that 
a vast amount of quiet fun and humor could 
be obtained by a correspondence through this 
channel with friends, or even with unknown 
parties. Having seen a great part of the Com- 
mittee's stock, we will also suggest that, as a 
great ra.any of the letters contain neat little 
original scraps of poetry and elegant little sto- 
ries, and are, thfrofore, worthy of a wider 
dissemination, those who are so fortunate as 
to receive these, should, after enjoying them, 
quietly slip them back into the Post Office, di- 



rected to some one of their friends. The 
speed and certainty of its delivery being sur- 
passed by no other method, it would be a great 
aid to the Fair if those who may have mes- 
sages to send or notices to give during its pro- 
gress would make use of the Post Office for 

that purpose. 

* 

ARMS AND TIU)PHIES. 

While we would agree with Mackay in his 
chapter on the insane admirers of relics — 
"men who have made fools of themselves for 
the jaw-bone of a saint, the toe-nail of an 
apostle, the handkerchief a king blew his 
nose in, or the rope that hanged a criminal ;" 
yet we believe there are relics which are able, 
and do exert a wholesome influence upon the 
beholder. Of this nature are the interesting 
trophies collected by this department, under 
the supervision of Gen. Gray. A wealth of 
historic associations clings around them, while 
the purity and honesty of the motives to 
those wars which have mostly supplied this 
Department must ever render them more hal- 
lowed and stirring to patriotic breasts. In 
one corner may be seen the shattered rem- 
nants of the battle flags of the 1st, 15th, 18th, 
26th, 6th, 21st and 26th Missouri Regiments, 
showing too plainly that the brave Missouri 
boys are not afraid to emulate the charge of 
Baliiklava. The flag of the 15th went through 
the battlesof Pea Ridge, Stony River, Chicka- 
mauga and Missionary Ridge. A small 
standard made in the field by Laibold's Bri- 
gade on the 2d anniversary of Camp Jackson 
day, its title, the " Glee Club" standard, shows 
that war has not eradicated the finer senti- 
ments from the breasts of our soldiers. The 
flag used by this brigade when the gallant 
McCook led them to the final charge at Chick- 
amauga, is also in this collection. Several 
rebel flags captured by Missouri regiments 
form a second collection ; amongst these are 
a flag captured by the " Bloody 8th" from a 
Texas Regiment at Fort Donelson ; a fi.ie silk 
flag captured in Alabama, made at the Hunts- 
ville Female College, for the Huntsville 
Guards ; a third taken from the Court House 
of Little Rock, upon the capture of that city ; 
a fourth, interesting from the fact of being 
captured at Camp Jackson and again re-cap- 
tured at Port Donelson. Gen. Doniphan's 
Mexican flag may also be seen. The follow- 
ing articles may be found amongst the various 
swords gathered from many biittlefields, viz: 
a curious old Spanish sword found U|jon the 
bloody sward of Shiloh, on one side is the 
inscription, "par el rey Charles III" ori the 
other " /«/(iH<a 1777 ;" a sword unwillingly 
contributed by the famous Quantril ; a caval- 



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THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



ry sword from Grand Ecore ; a sword won 
by Col. Madison Miller in the Mexican war ; 
a half-sword from Vicksburg ; a real Turkish 
Yataghan, a frightful object, from Black 
River; a "tiger gun," silver mounted, and 
wide mouthed, is a noticeable article. The 
clothes of the notorious bushwhackers Kucker, 
Jackman and Willhite, add to the attractions; 
two bullet holes in the coat of the latter are 
suggestive of damage to the breast of the 
wearer. At the south end is a large case con 
taining the relics of Gen. Washington, as 
presented by the Patent office and shown at 
the N. Y. Fair, some of these are, his uniform 
consisting of yellow knee breeches and vest, 
and a blue coat ornamented with immensebrass 
buttons, his mess chest and contents, his travel- 
ling secretary, part of his tent, money box, 
wife's shawl, cane, Turkish gold mounted gun, 
and the original cast of the first seal of the 
United States. This seal represents an eagle 
clutching the thunderbolts, and holding in 
his beak a scroll with the words, "E Pluribus 
Unum" upon it. Amongst the large collec- 
tion of arms we can only notice a neat 
wrought iron cannon made by S. Brittell, of 
this city, and a battery of 14 pieces of small 
elegant cannon, presented by Albright & Son, 
also of this city. 



' For the benefit of visitors, we wish to 
make it known that the entrances to the Fair 
are only on Olive and St. Charles streets, the 
exits only on Locust street. No deviation from 
this rule will be permitted. 



CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE COUNTRY. 
BT LBSLIB WALTER. 

I. 

[Wc arc requested to write on Rural Subjects] 
It is an old saying, that "people should 
never meddle with what they don't under- 
stand," and by consequence should treat only 
of what they do ; yet I am sure this rule must 
be often (and even wisely) disregarded in lit- 
erary matters at least, else should we never 
have had Thomson's eloquent eulogy on early 
rising, which, as is quite notorious, was writ- 
ten in bed at ten a. m.; or the Animated Na- 
ture, of Goldsmith, who hardly knew a bull 
from a butterfly. Imitators of less genius 
have followed in their steps, and presuming on 
the easy success attained by these inspired 
cockneys in depicting rural scenes and sub- 
jects, have overshot the mark, and depicted 
too much. Thus it is that our literature as well 
as our parlor, is adorned with rustic orna- 
ments that only lack rusticity to be perfect, 
and differ from the genuine article merely as 
painted imitations of mahogany differs from 
the costly wood. 

People like pictures of rural life, whether 
the presentment be true or not. They want 
"something green that smells of the country" 
to clear away the city dust and smoke. It is 
pleasant to read of "fresh fields and pastures 
new," in a snug, well-built, gas-lighted, fur- 
nace-heated mansion with all the modern im- 
provements, the evening paper damp from the 
press, the fire engine in the next street, and a 
policeman at your elbow. It is nice from high 



civilization to look back on a primitive style 
of life ; and fashionable among those whose 
feet daily beat the brick pavement, and could 
no more leave it than a lichen its rock, to sigh 
for "a lodge in some vast wilderness" where 
they couldn't live a day. 

The demand, however, is created, and the 
magazines hasten to supply it. Their hack 
writer can do that as well as anything else. 
Birds, breezes, streamlets, fruits and flowers. 
May Queens and wreaths, and poles and bow- 
ers, are furnished by the ream from his cosy 
attic. EditorB, mostly city-bred men, are 
charmed with these compositions, as read by 
the dull light of a third story back office win- 
dow, and invariably put them in. The fable, 
the parable, the "country scene," (or rather 
unseen,) of city eyes is in print; everybody 
believes it. The real rustic is too busy with 
his crops to dispute it. Nature is strangely 
misrepresented, and truth stays at the bottom 
of her well. Poor Lord Macauley libeled the 
Quaker courtier of King James, and fell, 
pierced by a hundred pens. Mr. Dickens 
and Mrs. TroUope belied America, and were 
exceedingly vilified therefor ; and there is no 
mercy shown to him that "draws a long 
bow out of battle;'' but who shall bring to 
justice the ignorant exponents of "country 
life as it is " — not ? 

A certain standard periodical, whose 
" proofs " are popularly supposed to be print- 
ed on black-edged paper, has lately enrich- 
ed its dusky pages with a series of articles 
on "Country Living and Thinking," which 
have gained the author deserved celebrity, 
and which did not suggest these reflections ; 
for I believe them to be genuine — from inter- 
nal evidence, as the lawj'ers say. I doubted 
till I came to the "turf bank," and then I 
doubted no more. That woman did live in 
the country, she did dig, she did plant, she 
did water, I have no doubt. She did blister 
her fingers ; I have often blistered mine. She 
is an honest soul, and tells the truth ; and 
nothing but the truth, but not. alas ! the 
whole truth. 

My authority will give no weight to the 
assertion — I don't expect anybody to believe 
it. The authoress wouldn't care to contradict 
me; she will never know it, and I am not a 
foe worthy of her steel if she did. But I pro- 
test and declare that she adheres too much to 
the old traditions ; as a long procession of 
poets have succeeded in convincing people 
that May is summer, and taken it from among 
the winter months, where it properly belongs, 
so that we shiver in silks and spring bonnets, 
when we should be much more comfortable 
in flannels and furs. The minstrels whose 
syren tongue lured us to this folly no doubt 
warbled before a blazing fire, and beside a 
steaming bowl of punch, (I have seen a pic- 
ture of one taken in the act, ) and kept snugly 
in doors during the chilly reign of the "moon 
of flowers.'' In view of these and similar im- 
positions, I have sometimes wished I had been 
born with a mission, like Mrs. Jellyby— a 
mission to explode humbugs. 

Perhaps, howevsr, it is better as it is, and I 
am quit of a heavy responsibility. Instead ot a 
trained warrior in the battle of life, a prize 



sharp-shooter, whose vicinity everybody fears, 
easier to be a desultory guerrilla, an amateur 
sportsman, by whose chance shot, very likely, 
nobody is hurt. So be it, if I can still burn a 
little powder in my own way, against the 
strong intrenchments of some popular delu- 
sion, and, perhaps, help to make a breach, 
through which truth may ultimately creep in. 
The mistaken ideas and false presentments of 
country life in all its phases, which I think of 
first, because I know it best, shall be the first 
wind-mills attacked in my Quixotic career. 

WHAT'S IN* A NAME? 

Names are not merely names. To the popu- 
lar apprehension, at least, they "Bre often 
things. If not substance, they are color and 
costume ; spite of our reasoning they steal in 
upon our imaginations, and influence us by 
association of ideas, and in divers ways suc- 
ceed in hood-winking us. They contribute 
largely in helping to weave the thousand-tint- 
ed web of Illusion, which in this sphere of 
time and space, is thrown over human intellect 
and senses. Facts, we are accustomed to say, 
speak for themselves. Not always — at least not 
on the first introduction. For they are often 
diffident strangers, and their first appearance 
doesn't justify their inherent worth. Truth 
will out, we say, sooner or later, but mean- 
time, while we wait for facts to annouece 
themselves, steps in some foolish name, and 
tastens itself upon their backs, and clings to 
them for generation after generation. 'While 
we expect the clear head, the wise seer, the 
true friend of truth, who would lawfully bap- 
tise the fact and seal it with its proper and le- 
gitimate name, comes along some charlatan, 
some half-seer, some muddy-brains, and glues 
thereon his label, as the apothecary does upon 
his vials, and the fatal affiehe must stick 
there and designate said fact, until worn oft" 
by time. That a fact has a good name or a 
bad name is of course no reliable index to its 
goodness or badness ; but may only show that 
it has friends or enemies. The world comes 
to see long pages full of its judgments com- 
pletely reversed ; things are turned over and 
over, sifted, ventilated, examined, dissected, 
and the wisdom of one age is the folly of an- 
other — the virtues of this people the vices of 
another, the thing that was esteemed lovely 
is held to be insipid and ugly. And all the 
while the name — the uneraseable name sticks, 
in defiance of wind and rain, to say nothing 
of bottle-washings. It maintains its hold, in 
defiance of revolution and growth, as the old 
pod does upon the new plant. 

Among the illusory ett'ects produced by the 
magic of names, none are more singular than 
tlio.se we experience in bearing translations 
of them from one language to another. There 
are languages which dignify the vulgarest 
names to our ears, as there are others that 
lower and belittle the best and noblest. — 
" Slovenly Tom" can never be an equivalent 
for "Manaceio," " Pie Neuf, " is considerably 
smaller than Pio Nono or Pius the Ninth, and 
Michel Ange, than Michael Angelo. I could 
never make 'Venedig stand for Venei t or 
Venice, and Leghorn with difficulty i^mp? 
after Livorno ; Barberossaand Red Bearn .^r<r 



THE D^ILY COUlSTTERSiaN. 



quite distinct individuals; Peter and Pierre 
soem incapable of being brought to the one 
steresoopic focus. How few scripture names 
are beautiful. An odor as of some old Jewish 
clothes-shop is in them— at least they are Puri- 
tanic and old fashioned without grace. 

How potent are names in the great sphere 
of Ideas. A good man who has the courage to 
avow his heretical opinions is burned at the 
stake, and his name graven upon the tablets 
of history in lurid letters — atheist. In an age 
when the fog of bigotry and brain-muddi- 
ness has cleared away, the name stands — still 
in lurid letters; but the grand-children of that 
good man's executioners blush with shame at 
the recorded calumny, and out of the dead 
sparks of the lurid writing, as in the changes 
of fire-works, shine the letters of a new name 
— believer. Atheism is then seen to have 
been the convenient name for every shade of 
heresy, for all dissent from the popular belief ; 
and the label once glued on, had power to 
deceive even the elect. There are no migh- 
tier sorcerers than names. No sooner do they 
wave their magic wands than a cloud of 
hallucinations, dreams, fancies, associations 
wrap us around, and we are magnetised an^ 
see not with our own eyes, but through the 
eyes of the magician. A good looking woman 
with a beautiful name, has one great addition- 
al charm to us. A name of nobility, Duke, 
Marquis, Countess, oils the hinges of our 
knees, and adds a precious seeing to our eyes, 
which begin to detect delicate porcelain com- 
ple.xion, falcon eyes, small ears, and arristo- 
cratic hands. Bishop, President, Doctor, 
Artist, General, Tailor, Slave-holder, con- 
jure up certain imaginary and representative 
persons of those respective professions. Cer- 
tain abstract qualities of heart and mind seem 
to hover in the air, and breathe a sort of 
vague odor, good, bad or indifferent about us. 
You can multiply such conjurations ad 
i7ifi?iituni. 

The power of names is so potent as to delude' 
us into the belief that they explain and define 
the most mysterious agents of nature. Cer- 
tain inexplicable phenomena are baptised 
with the names animal magnetism, biology, 
odic force, clairvoyance, spiritual manifesta- 
tions, &c. As in the church, the fact of legal 
baptism is enough to constitute a Christian, 
so in the popular judgment, the names with 
which certain scholars sprinkle a spiritual or 
materal fact, suffice to allow us to pass them 
without further question. 

Names are the dress-coats, the recognized 
and indispensable costume for social recogni- 
tion. A good name is a golden key that 
opens all doors ; a bad name is a detective offi- 
cer who springs upon you from behind those 
doors. A good name is a passport and bill of 
exchange for traveling over the world ; a bad 
name is a warrant of arrest at the gates of 
every city you visit. 

Fortunately there are names that will not 
stick, though much pains is taken to gum 
them on. All the efforts of the Codine and 
the legitimists of Europe will not fasten the 
word Pillibuster or Guerrilla Chief on Gari- 
baldi's back; but he will forever stand glori- 
ous and alone, the great hero and patriot of 



the age. The iniquitous secession of the slave 
States will never take the dignity of the right- 
eous revolution of the American Colonies in 
'76. What a limp postage stamp has the great 
word Democrat become in America, when 
stuck on the oily back of a Cop]ierhead ! The 
witticisms of a past age of effeminate aristoc- 
racy against certain honorable crafts, as tailor 
and cobbler, are threadbare and silly in a 
more humane and manly century. Evermore 
the great army of facts rises up in imperious 
demand for new classifications and new no- 
onclatures. Justice never sleeps, she tolerates 
falsehood and illusionTor awhile, but bides her 
time, and in the end vindicates her wronged 
children. 

To conclude this fragment of an essay. 
Names are but labels devised and allotted 
proportionally to the intelligence of the times. 
A total abstinance society sticks the word 
poison on a bottle containing a liquor, which 
common sense a few years later, votes to be 
health and cheerfulness, when not abused. 
Abolitionist changes to Patriot; old Brown the 
fanatic to John Brown, the hero of American 
ballrd, the Harald of the now union of States. 
The Infidel becomes the reformer, the Image- 
breaker the Builder, the Union-saver the Cop- 
perhead. Shake things up ever so promiscu- 
ously, they will finally stand on their own 
bottoms. In the great stirring-up and fer- 
mentation of ideas which characterizes this 
nineteenth century, facts come out clear, 
strong, adamantine, asserting themselves 
by all possible power of gravitation, cohesion, 
chemical and spiritual affinity, while the names 
that were pinned on to them are found for the 
most part very transitory and evanescent, and 
flutter like ghosts in the wind that comes with 
the dawn of a new American era. 

C. P. Cranch. 



OUR F.ALLEN BRAVE. 

Oh! cease this cry of angaisU, this shuddering wail of 
woe; 

Crush back your sighs, nor let your tears in crystal tor 
rents flow ; 

But if, with heart o'ercharged with grief, you cannot 
choose but weep, 

Weep for the living desolate, but not for those who 
sleep; 

Weep for the father, who with pride sent forth his gal- 
lant son, 

To battle for a principle ; Freedom and Union. 

Weep fur the loving mother, who 'mid her blinding tears. 

Compressed into one last embrace the tenderness of 
years; 

Weep for the helpless orphans, in early childhood left 

Without a father's watchful care and of his love bereft; 

Weep for the wife of many years, the young and bloom- 
ing bride. 

Whose loved ones left them for the war, burning with 
martial pride ; 

And weep, oh ! .weep, for her whose life is bitterer than 
all, 

Who scarcely has the right to weep should her young 
hero fall: 

She might not press her lips to his, nor strain him to 
her breast, 

And all her heart's enduring love might never be con- 
fess'd; 

Who shrank, as maiden still will shrink, from those 
deep words of power. 

Which nerve a soldier's heart with strength when dan- 
gers round him lower; 

For parents, widows, orphans, a grateful country strives 

By pensions, honors, sympathy, to cheer their future 
lives ; 



But she, that lonely oameless one, la midnight eilence 

grieves. 
To her no soothing honors come, no sympathy relieves; 
Thro' long, long years of loneliness, her empty heart 

will yearn 
For him, her soldier, her betrothed, who never may re- 
turn. 
Oh ! had he been less noble, then had she motiraed him 

less. 
The priceless wealth of love like her'sno coward's life 

may bless. 
Our beautiful, our loved are fallen, yet mourn them not 

as dead; 
They live, yes, live forever, with their ever living Head. 
Then say not dead. They triumph I The valiant cannot 

die 
Who gained, while bravely fighting, their immortality I 

In olden time the patriot youth left comrades, parents, 

home. 
And in the yawning chasm leaped, a sacrifice for Rome; 
So these, our noblest and oar best, nor health nor life- 
blood spared; 

Could Christian soldiers shrink from that a pagan nobly 
dared? 

No; in their country's cause they fell, a living sacrifice. 

And shall not liberty be dear, purchased at such a price ? 

And when a clamorous faction loudly demands a peace. 

Careless of honor, truth, or right — so that the war but 
cease; 

Oh! then the blood of martyr'd ghosts with louder, wilder 
cry 

Than blood of Abel will ascend from earth unto the sky; 

And He who feeds the ravens and marks the sparrows 
fall, . 

Will he not listen to that voice when thus his children 
call : 

Our mission is to liberate the body, mind and soul, 

And by the might of Union long dynasties control; 

But only as one nation can this great work be wrought. 

And Freedom's deathless principles be exercised and 
taught. 

Has not our nation, which proclaimed to all men Lib- 
erty, 

Sunk lower than old tyrannies the birth-right of the 
free? 

Has ours not been that fearful crime, which scarce may 
be forgiven — 

Resistance to the Holy Ghost — rebellion against Heaven? 

That spirit with our fathers strove, revealing what was 
right; 

But we the essence of their laws destroy with selfish 
might: 

And while for this, the nation's crime, the nation writhes 
in pain. 

Perchance the Just One may accept the blood of these 
our slain, 

If, with unfeigned repentance, we leave the paths we've 
trod. 

Forsaking mammon-worship to worship only God, 

Then cease, ye stricken mourners, to weep your good, 
your pure; 

Be thankful ye were chosen as worthy to endure ! 

What 1 to redeem your country from treason's wither- 
ing blight. 

Would ye keep back your treasures — your firesides dear- 
est light? 

All is not dark and cheerless ; have faith and look above; 

Your darlings shine resplendent in rays of heavenly love. 

The souls of these your loved ones float in that cloud of 
light 

That circles faithful witnesses for God, for Truth and 
Right; 

And in all future ages their children's boast shall be: 

We are descended from a race who died for Liberty. 

Then weep for our bereaved homes and fond hearts 
racked with pain, 

But weep not for our martyr'd hosts, our glorious hero- 
slain I 

ANNA M. DBBENnAM 



The General, who by the way, is connected 
by marriage with Mrs. Partington's family 
gives it as his deliberate opinion that the 
" Bower of taste has been made to look quite 
restive." 



THE D^ILY COTJjSrTERSIG]>^. 



THE FAIR MENAGERIE. 

PAKT I. 

Tou ask me to come to your beautitoJ-Tair, 
The grave and the gay and the lovely are there ; 
Tou say that fair hands have knitted and sewed, 
That genius has made it a Fair a la Mode. 

I enter yonr temple, hoping to find, 
Exciuisite taste and beauty combined ; \ 
I dream'dol young faces in loveliest bowers. 
Like fabulous fairies half hidden in flowers. 
Of strains of sweet music entrancing the soul. 
And exquisite splendor pervading the whole. 
Thus fancy sketch'd with her own bright hue, 
A beautiful vision, but alas! not true. 

I enter. Oh, h»rror ! I tremble with tear ! 
I'm met by a WoJffWho approaches too near; 
I flee from her presence in utter dismay- 
By a dexterous turn Ikeep her at bay. 

Alas ! lor my safety, I And I'm pursued 

By a Fox, in the distance I tried to elude; 

The fates are against me, I cried in despair, 

O where shall I flee to? A voice says, "Beware." 

A gay prancing Filley came then dashing by. 

Swift as a flash across the dark sky ; 

But ere I could turn I heard a light bound 

Of a Stagg which escaped from the fang of the hound 

Just while I was beating a hasty retreat. 
Up rose some fine Patrridges under my feet. 
Birds of bright plumage there, too, might be seen, 
Some ducks and a Drake with its beautiful sheen. 

PART II. 
Lightly falls the foot of time 

Where the balmy zephyrs Blow; 
Wafted from that sunny clime 

Where the perfumed blossoms grow. 

Swiftly flow the fleeting hours 

Where fair Flora sits enshrined 
In her sweet ambrosial bowers. 

With gay clematis entwined. 

The half has not been said or seen, 

Of grottos, groves and graces. 
Like splendors seen by Sheba's queen. 

Ne'er known in other places. 

Gay coteries assemble here. 
With beaux and belles by dozens. 

Revolving in their own bright sphere. 
With kindred dear as Cousins. 

Come, Tom, and Dick, and Harry too , 
Come prince and peasant freely— 

'Tis open now for me and you, 
And ultra Horace Greely. 

PAKT III. 
But time would fail to tell the tale 
Of all the splendors in detail. 
Describing all that's rich and rare 
In this great Sanitary Fair." 

There sits a King, whose quiet sway 
His subjects loyally obey, 
Whose brow, ne'er shadowed by a frown, 
Disdains that bauble called a crown* 
And tho' not seated on a throne,^ 
Tet reigns supreme by love alone. 

Or if, perchance, your taste is rare, 
You'll quickly flee the city's glare. 
Oh, stay no.t 'mid the noisy cry ; 
Haste to the tranquil Pond near by. 
Whose peaceful pleasures Walton knew. 
Are there reserved for some like you. 

Sequestered 'mid thesc,lcafy bowers. 
Where verdant Copse and fragrant flowers, 
Those cheerful blessings all may Uale, 
Or Hazard nothing if they fail. ANON. 



■W))y is this spring like Queen Victoria 
Because it has enjoyed a steady rain, (Keign. 



REMARKS BY MRS. GENERAL 
S. KNAIL. 

Yes, I went to the opening of the Fair, my 
dear, and glad I am of it, though I did get my 
new bonnet rather mashed, till I am sure 
Madame Paris would say it was a burning 
shame for me to wear it again in the street, or 
even to travel in, which I don't mind telling 
you, my dear, we mean to do this summer, 
either to the mountains or the sea-shore, and 
which of the two I am unable positively to 
state just now, on account of the General's 
general indecision ; but you know where my 
own feelings would take me, which is neither 
here nor there at the present time. 

I am sure it was a great sight, such as was 
never seen before in St. Louis by my eyes, 
which are as good as ever they were, th(^gh I 
do wear spectacles once in a while> as you 
know, but only when the twilight comes on, 
which it generally does very quickly at this 
season, which I am so rejoiced to say promises 
now some little warm weather for a variety 
that they do say is the spice of life, though 
why they should, I have never been quite 
sure. 

As for telling you one lialf or one quarter of 
what I saw on that day, which is to me ever 
memorable, and ever will be so as the birth- 
day of Andrew .Jackson or any other individ- 
ual, celebrated for his justice for which, as we 
all know. General "Washington was always re- 
nowned, which I always tell the General, 
and he never fails to slap the table with his 
fist and say, "Let justice be done, madam, 
though the heavens fall," though indeed what 
the two things have to do with each other 
I am not quite clear, till the dishes rattle, 
and I am obliged to remind him in a playful 
way that be is very strong, and his fist has 
great weight, as I know his opinions have on 
'Change, for though I say it, it is the truth 
plainly spoken, as it always ought to be, and 
especially about the Fair. 

Of course I saw General Rosecrans, for we 
were standing waiting for him, as I had never 
seen him before, though he has been here so 
long, which I hope will not happen again, by 
which I mean,_my dear, my not seeing him, 
so don't misunderstand me, for I flatter my- 
self there is no need of that, except by a wil- 
ful prevarication of my meaning, which was 
a sin I never could endure, and therefore must 
take the liberty to censure whenever I find it, 
which liberty I am sure people will pardon in 
one of my age, though you would not think I 
was as old as I am, especially in looking at my 
photographs; which are certainly a great dis- 
covery,' and beat the old story of the man who 
had a lamp and a genius that he rubbed, which 
I used to read in my younger days. 

I have always been a little short-sighted, my 
dear, which accounts for my eyes being so 
strong, for which reason the General always 
says, when he sees any one coming that I 
know, though at a distance I may not be able 
to distinguish him from my eyes, " Bow, my 
dear }•" so when General Kosecrans came by, 
the General says in an under-tone, "Bow, my 
dear," and bow I did as stupid as a mule right 
) at somebody else, though why mules should 



be called stupid I can't see, for they certainly 
are most obedient animals, and so useful in 
muddy weather, especially on account of their 
tails, though one cannot with truth say they 
are beautiful ; but of course use and beauty 
are not to be combined in everything as we 
find them in the Fair. 

However, I think General Rosecrans did not 
notice my confusion when I found my mis- 
take, which has troubled me very much, for 
he took off his hat directly to a lady on the op- 
posite side, which I must say wns done in such 
an engaging manner that I could have no 
fault to find, if that had been a supposable 
case, which it is not, but we will sufier it to 
be so. 

And now, my dear, if you are not tired of 
hearing of what I saw at the Fair, I will tell 
you some more at another time, which I hope 
will not be far removed, when I hope you 
will allow me to talk in my own way and not 
interrupt, which is the only way, as I tell the 
General, to drive straight at a thing and turn 
neither to the right hand nor to the left till 
you ha've said what you started to say, and 
then stop, which I do now, my dear. 



A NEW EXPERIENCE. 

The various expressions of the hum^n face 
have been a fruitful theme for writers since 
the days of Adam. With each generation 
the interest is renewed, and every new expe- 
rience deepens the impression that every pas- 
sion, emotion or shade of feeling has a cer- 
tain set of facial muscles that respond to the 
inner monitor. The writer has of late been 
forcibly impressed with this fact, having been 
brought in contact with persons under some- 
what novel circumstances, meeting one in 
hours of relaxation, when the mind is relieved 
from business cares, in the social circle, in 
church, upon the promenade ; the face wears 
a pleasant smile, the eyes beam with kindness 
the voice has a cordial tone of greeting, noth- 
ing but agreeable impressions remain ; but if 
you visit these same persons upon business, 
they meet you with the contracted brow, the 
calculating air, the formal manner Oiat be- 
speaks the man of cares, who desires short 
interviews. Ask him for a sum of money small 
though it may be, for some deserving object, 
instantly another set of muscles (which seem 
to have their growth from the pocket) are 
called into action, the line's around the eyes 
deepen, the corners of the mouth turn down- 
wards, he seems to mentally incase himself in 
armor of steel, although you may receive what 
you ask for, you feel that he will not receive 
the love promised to the cheerful giver, ev«Yi 
though the gift may save some child of want 
from suffering. 

Thank God there are honerabl^ exceptions 
to this class, but the rule holds good, and if 
your call is responded to in the same kind 
and ccrdiaVspirit with which you are met in 
hours of leism-e, mark that man as one of 
God's true hearted, whose every pulse vi- 
brates in unison to the demands of charity, 
and though his inability may cause a denial 
of your request, you leave him with more 
thanksgiving for his refusal than for the 
grudging gift of the other. Q- 



THE D^ILY OOUIS^TERSIGN^. 



5 



RIDDLE. 

A word, of our language ; we use it in prayer, 
While we use it in many a common aftair. 
When we give, then wc do it j when we ask then we say it . 
When wc snppUcatP humbly, we cannot hut pray it. 
It is ott a Kings' title to lordly domain, 
And many a tract, is here held by such claim. 
Prefix to this word, the initial.s which stand, 
Throuiih all the wide world, lor our own blessed laud, 
And tlic name of a hero you have, whom we trow, 
Will ne're lacS for laurels to grace his brave brow. 

M. A. 



The Countersign returns its acknowledg- 
ments for the following which was received 
yesterday : 

St. Louis, ]VJay 16, m'A. 
Mcsdames Clark ^ RanUtt : 

Publishers, Sfc. : — Enclosed we hand 
yon our check for two hundred and fifty dol- 
lars, which you will please accept as a testi- 
monial of our interest in the.success of your 
enterprise. With sentiments of the highest 
esteem we are. 

Your ob't. servants, 

Johnson & Sawyer. 



[For the Coutrtereigu.] 



THIS AND THAT. 

Said a soldier to me the other day, " This 
is a war for the nigger, not for the white man. 
The niggers have no souls ; they are nothing 
but great black monkeys, any way." 

After I had replied to this by saying that 
such sentiments, so exactly opposite to the 
plain teachings of the Bible and to the facts 
in the case, were alike dishonorable to his 
head and heart, he said: "Well, I don't be- 
lieve in freeing the niggers, any way ; for, if 
we do, they will come up North and scat- 
ter over the country, and overrun us all." 
"Well," said I, "look at your positions side 
by side. Wonderfully smart and powerful 
twenty millions of Northern white men must 
be, if four millions of no-souled monkeys can 
overrun them and degrade them." "O, con- 
sistency," &c. D. 



Bon Mot. — Probably in most loval families 
throughout the city the Sanitary Pair has fre- 
quently been the subject of conversation when 
the family met together. At No. 



street, it has been ttc theme for weeks past. 
A ^ew days ago A. remarked, "When the 
Fair closes the Curiosity Shop is to be kept 
open, and every man, woman and child found 
with a five cents in their pockets will be placed 
on exhibition." "Ah! yes," said the Gen- 
eral, " I had better make an investment of 
my spare cash immediately." "Papa," spoke 
a little curley head at his elbow, " put it in 
your vest pocket ; that will be a good invest- 
ment," The General took his hat and extin- 
guished himself. Q. 



Why is a kitten longer than a yard stick ? 
Because it has more than three feet. 



Too much praise cannot be awarded to 
the Decorating Committee, under the care of 
the Wilkes Club, for the evident design, and 
order, and beauty with which they have ac- 
complished their herculean task. 



A CALL. 

Spend all your leisure at this Fair, 

Leave money all about it; 
"Five hundred thousand we must have," 

And cannot do without it. 
Leave ofi' your drinks, leave off your smokes, 

Leave ofl^ your .satin dresses, 
And give the money that they cost 

To making savory niesses; 
And cooling drinks, aud all things nice, 

For sick and wounded brothers, t 
And prove you're worthy children of 

Good, honest. Union mothers. 

COaA FORBES. 

Why is one of our officers like Daniel Boone? 
Becau.se he is a"'General Hunter." 



HENRY FOLSOM & CO., 

Whulesale and Retail De.ikrs in 

is^1lit-a.k,-^ goods 

FIR£ ARMS, 

REVOLVERS, FLAGS, 

AND SPORTING APPARATUS. 

PRESKXT-iTTOX Swords aud Pistols on hand or made 
to ..id.T. H. FOLSOM & CO., 

64 Fourth street. St. Louis. 



PHOTOGRAGHi:: ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Gaines & Stationery, 

.\.t_No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. MclNTYRE. 



DR. E. HALE, 

|^DENTIST,i 

Office, Northwest corner of Fifth and Locust sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



WESTERN A(JRMLTURAL DEPOT AND SEED STORE. 
Blunden, Koenig & Uo., 

N". 5G North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

FULL assortment nf Farm Implements aud Farm 



A 



ind G<u<.leu S«-'"-a> constantly ou hiin-i. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fourth street, opposite tbe Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, oifers his services to all persons desirinjr a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual iuducements are oflered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a smajl jjicture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REA^I OR* CASE. 

53= 100 ton of Hags wanted for cash.=|35 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OP nARTFOKD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $(;,000,000. Numher of 
Policies issued in 1863, 6,688 ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
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IIKNRT STAGG, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON, Presldent. 

Accumulated cash Assets, 1st Feb., 1864, $10,300,000. 
TTIHE safest and strongest Life lusurauce Company in 
L the United states. SAM'L COM". Jit.. Agent, 

N. \V. corner Main aud Second sts. 



Kiisra, DO^isr & co., 

Iiiii)iirtev8 and J'-bbi-rs of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 105 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



-A. XT O TI P 3>a" SS . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Contircss street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue .-ales of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
storage, Wool, Cotton and Mcrclnndise generally, for 
which Legal Bond W.-.r^houso rt^ceipts will be given by 
J. n. OSGOOD, Publif Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advmiceti made ou cuusigmnonts. 



The Best is the Cheapest 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
fliut Chimneys. Globes, Wicks, &c. Agents for 
Fisk's Cookiny Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction, No family should be without ouo. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp jioods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styles oi Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Hats ot every description for Men and Boys; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats fi«r Ladies. Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags, Umbrellas, &c., and Purs in their season. 

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a R O C E R s , 

Nos. 76 & 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
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CHAUNCEY I FILLEY, 

108 main street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GLASS & PEWABE, 



H 



AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, accordint; to returns maJe under oi^th by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. • 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY . 

Has, according to returns made under oath as above, 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full -assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queenswarp, Cual Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
BrittanniaWare, SilverTlated War-e, Trays.Waiters., Ta- 
ble Cutlery, Water Coolers, Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Leddlc Elliots 
& Sous' Wliite Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the WorhPs Fairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
theM. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

will receive monthty new goods direct from manufac- 
tures. 



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THE E)A.ILY COXJN^TERSIGISr. 



J & A. GARDINEB, 

Ami Importers uf 

Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, 



AND FANCY GOODS, 

No. 93 Fourth street. 



REMOVAL. 

DR. ISAIAH FORBES, 

D E N^ T I S T 

HAS removed from his old .stantl. to »^~ 
No. 85 Olive, (one square further^i 
West,) three doors west of Fifth .street. 



INSURE YOUR LIVES. 

Equitable Life Assiiraoce Society 

OF THE UNITED STATES, 

No. 92 Broadway, New York. 

S. A. RANIiETT, Special Agent. 

No. 1 Olive St., N E. cor. Main. 
S. W. Baldwin. S. M, Dodd, 

BALDWIN & DODD, 

Manufacturers and whnles.ale dealers lu 

HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, 

BONNETS, MILLINERY GOODS, &C.. 
98 Main St., corner of Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



R. GUMERSELL, Sr., 

(SUCCEShlOU TO MOKKISON *S; CO.,) 

—DEALER IN— 

DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS, 

LACES, EMBROroEBIES, HOSIER V, 
Gloves, Fans, French Corsets, Skirts, &c. 

— ALSO — 

English, French and German Fancy Goods, 

No. 100 FOURTH STREET. GLASGOW ROW, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



A. GERSHON, 



NO. 52 NORTH FIFTH STREET, 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Wholesale and Retail Emporium 



Gentlemen's, f ouths' and Children's 



GLOTmnsro-. 



Furnishing Goods and Army Outfits. 



C S GREELEY. 



C, B. BURNnAM. 



D. B- GALE 



GREELEY & GALE, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 



A' 



LSO, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER- 
CHANTS, No 86 Second street, fft. Louis, Mo. 



BELCHER'S 

Sugar Refining Company. 

Office at Refinery Building, cor. O'Fallen and Lewis bIb., 

WHERE may be found all kinds of refined and clari- 
fied Sugars, in barrels, half barrels, sacks or hogs- 
beade. Also, Golden Syrups, Syrup Molasses andSu- 
tiarbouse Molasses in barrels, half barrels and kegs, and 
in quantities to suit, from twenty-five barrels and up- 
wards, at the card price when delivered. A box for or- 
ders wilt be found on the Northwest corner Second and 
Olive streeta. Cash on delivery. No charge for pack- 
ages or draynge. GEORGE PARTRIDGE, President. 
E. T. "Ware, Secretary. 



ROBERT DOUGHERTY, 

MANl'FACTURER AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS 
of Carnages, Buggies, Barouches, 6tc., corner 
Fifth and St. Charles streets, St. Louis, Mo. 

Second hand Carriages taken in exchange for new. 
Repairing executed with dispatch. 



C, G. niLFENSTEIN. 



A. R. UONALDSON. 



C.G.HELFENSTEIN&CO., 

GENTLEMEN'S 

FURNISHING STORE, 

N. W. CORNER FOURTH St PINE STS., 

ST. LOUIS, MO, 



A. F. SHAPLEIGH & CO , 

IMPORTERS OF 

HARD\VaRE, CUTLERY, 

GUNS AND HEAVT GOODS, 

No. 102 Main St., bet. Vine & Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



JAS. P. FISKE. AUOUSTrs KNIGHT. WM. B. U.\RRITT. 

FISKE, KNIGHT & CO., 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealer;; in 
Nu. 37 Main street, corner Locusf, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



PALMER & WEBER, 

PUBLISHERS of Music, No. 56 Fourtb street, Sf. 
Louis, Mo. Dealers in Piano-fortes andMusical In- 
struments of every description j Western agency for 
the sale of Steinway &. Sons' Gold Medal Pianos, and 
Prince & Go's Improved Patent Melodeons, which we 
furnish at the factory prices, wholesale and retail. 



GEORGE CORNING, 

Manufacturer and Dealer in 

Ladies' & Crentlemen's Bootis & Shoes, 

No. S6 Market St., bet. Third and Fourth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Alex. Young, Chicago. 

Dan. C, Touiig. St. Louis W. F.Stonf. New York. 

YOUNG BROS & CO., 

M:innfacturers aiul Whulesdle De.ilers in 

OXjOTHIHTCS-, 

135 Main st.. St. Louis, Mo.; 33 and 36 Lake st., cor. 
Wabash avenue, Chicago, 111.; 120 Chambers st., N. T. 



ADOLPH HEINICKE 



JOHN M. E9TEL 



HEINICKE & ESTEL, 

IMPORTERS of and wholesale dealers in China, Glass 
and Queensware, Looking Glasses, Coal Oil, Lamps, 
Britannia Ware, &c ; Tea Trays. Table Cutlery, fitc, No, 
26 North Main street, St, Louis, Mo. 

Assorted Crates for country trade kept on haad. 
Particular attention paid to packing. 



JAMES MAGUIRE. 



CONSTANTINE MAOtJIRE 



J. & C. MAGUIRE, 

TTTHOLESALE and retail dealers in Drugs, Medi- 
VV cines, Chemicals, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, 
Medicine Cbests, &c., ice. Southwest corner of Olive 
and Second streets, St. Louis, Mo. 



JULIUS MORISSE, 

Importer and Dealer in 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

165 AND 286 BROADWAY, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



WM. S. HUBIPHREYS, 

TTHOLESALE OROCER 

— AND— 

Commission Merchant, 

No 95 North Second street. 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 
IV. H. CLARK, 

FURNISHING DEALER 

— AND— 

SHIRT MANUFACTURER, 

13S North Fourth St., Southwest cor. Washington Av., 

SAINT LOUIS. 



PLANT & BHOTHER, 

d^ SIGN OF THE GILT PLOW, =^ 

No. 25 North Main st. & 204 Broadway, 

Commission Merchants, 

And Dealers in 

Agricultural Seeds, Tools, Machines. 

BELTING, HOSE, &c. 



Erne.stC. Angelrodt, 
Consul General. 



Robert Barth, 
Consul. 



ROBERT & -WILLIAM MITCHELL. 

(Surr.^s-.ir^ to Mitchell, Rammelsberg & Co..) 

Manufacturers of Fine Fiirnitiire, 

And Dealer.-^ iu 

Carpeb, Curtains, Oil Cloth's. Slia'lei, and Upholstery, k., 



Nos. 134 & 136 North Fourth street. 



MANTZ & LYNCH, 

Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic 

WINES AND LIQUORS, 

And Rectifiers of Whisky, 

39 South Main and 11 South Commercial streets, be- 
tween Walnut and Elm Streets, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Choice brands of Bourbon Whisky constantly on band. 



ANGELRODT & BARTH, 

EUROPEAN COLLECTION BUSINESS, 

Cor, Second 5c Chesnui sts , up stairs, 

ST, LOUIS, MO. 



Edward A. Fellerer, M. D. 

n(>M(EOPATHI( 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 

119 Olive St., between Eighth and Ninth sts., north side. 
Office hours— 7 to 9 o'clock, a. m.; 3 to 4 p. m. 

Washington University. 

UNIVERSITY HALL, 

Oorner Washiugtun avemie and Seventeenth street. 
WM CHAUVENET, L. L. D., ChanoeUor, 
WM. G. EI.IOT, D. D., President. 
WAYMAN CROW, Vice President. 
S. A. RANLBTT, Sec'y & Treasurer. 
Commencement, June 16. 1864 

MRS- E. J. MORRIS, 

F.ishionuhle 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No, 66 North Fifth st., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Branch of Mme. Demorest's. New York. 
Cutting and fitting done to order. 



THE D^ILY COTJI^TERSiaN. 



WESLEY FALLON, 

(SUCCESSOR TO FAI.LON & WEIGHT.) 

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER, 

N06. 84 and 8« North Fifth street. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

KBF.PS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE STOCK 
01 everything in his lm«. All work sold guaran- 
teed as represented. 

WAMB, GHEEYER & Ca, 

WHOLESALE AND KETAIL DEALER6 IN 

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, 

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 
Silver Plated and Japanned Goods, 

Hollow Ware, Fine Planished and Custom-Madc 

MANUFACTUBEBS OF 

WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, 

Refrigerators, Ice Chests, Water Coolers, Bathing 
Apparatus, &c., 

— ALSO— 

PATENT PORTABLE SODA FOUNTAINS. 
Xo. 125 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 

I (Marble Buildings, near Washington Av.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



C. B. HUBBELL, Jr. & CO., 



WHOLESALE AWD RETAIL DEALERS IK 



FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC 



IDTb'^ O-OODS, 



102 FOURTH STREET, 



ST. LOUIS. 



GILES F. FILLEY, 



MAUUFACTURKR OF 



ytT 



— AND— 

MERCHANT TAILORS, 

N W. COR. FOURTH ST. & WASHINGTON AVENUE, 

(Branch under LindeU Hoiel.) 

ST. LOUIS. 



R. H. FRANKLIN, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 



COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, 

AND DEALER IN 

TIN PLATE, 
Sheet Iron, Wire, Rivets, 

COPPER BOTTOMS, 

PRESSED AND JAPANNED ■WTARE. 

Office and Salesroom. 156 it 157 Main st,, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



GEO. PARTBIDGE. HENRY B. REED. THOS, OBEEN. 

PARTRIDGE & CO., 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, COMMISSION AND FOR- 
WARDING Merchants, No. 84 North Second St., 
St. Louis. 

Will make liberal cash advances on consignment or 
Produce, lor sale in St. Louis, or to Partridge, Wells & 
Co., New York. 



-AND— 



Ubsdell, Barr, Duncan & Co., 
lD:Rir C3-OOXDS, 



FOUHTH, VINE & ST. CHARLES STS., 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ST. LOUIS UNION, 

PUBLISHED BY THE 

Union A^s^sociation. 

D. M GRISSOM -- -- Editob 

J H P.\RSONS Business Manager 

Office, Corner Third and Locust streets. 
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: 

Daily, in advance - - - - - -$800 

Tri-Weekly, In advance - - - - - -400 

Tri-Weekly, Clubs of Ten 30 00 

Weekly, in advance - - - - - -160 

Weekly, Clubs ol Ten 10 00 



FANCY DRY GOODS, 



132 FOURTH STREET. 



LOUIS PETERS, 

IMPORTER, MANUFACTURER AND RETAIL DEAL- 
ER in Fancy Furs, and purchaser of all kinds of 
American Furs, No. 61 North Fifth street, opposite the 
Mercantile Library. St, Louis, Mo, 

Mufls, &c,, taken for preservation during the Summer, 
and the'promptest attention given to all orders. 



P. H. JONES, 

SUCCESSOR TO BEN. F. CRANE & CO. , 

DEALER IN CLOCKS, WATCHES, DIAMONDS, 
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, under Odd Fel- 
lows' Hall, corner Fourth and Locust streets, St, Louis, 
Mo, 
Watches repaired and warranted. 



L, E, CABPENTER. 



P, H. ABRAMS, 



CARPENTER & ABRAMS, 

DEALERS IN BONNET RIBBONS, DRESS AND 
Cloak Trimmings, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c., 122 
Fourth street, Verandah Row, between St. Charles st. 
and Washington avenue, St. Louis. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

A>'D 

BRONZES. FRENCH CLOCKS, &C. 
J. CBAWSHAW & SON, 

HAVE jubt received and are now opening the largest 
and best stock of Lamps and Gas Fixtures ever seen 
in the United States, which they offer low for cash only. 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



UNION_STORE. 

No. 108 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 

(Third door South of St. Charles.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

UNION FLAGS, FROM ONE CENT TO $200. ALSO, 
Military Swords, Sashes, Belts, Shoulder Straps, 
Lace Buttons, Gold and Silver Bullion, Spangles, Stars, 
Photographs, Photograph Albums, Union Pins, Badges, 
and Regalia of all kinds, wholesale and Retail, 



PARLOR AND BEDROOM GRATES, 

LATEST style and patterns, at lowest 
market rates. 
Dodge's patent and Skcel's patent Set- 
ting, 
Manufactory, n4-North Main street, 

B. HORTON. 




MARY INSTITUTE, 

Lncas Place, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

A SCHOOL of the highest order for young Ladies. 
Two terms of twenty weeks each per annum. Cat- 
alogues, terms of admission, or any other information, 
may be obtained of C. S, Pennell, A M,, Principal, at 
the Institute, or at his residence. No, 307 Chesnut st,, 
or of S. A, RANLETT, Treasurer, 

No, 1 Olive, northeast corner Main. 



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THE ID^ILY COXJISfTERSIGN. 



D. A. Winter. H. Wicke. 

D. A. WINTER & CO., 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

No. 204Fi£inkUli;iTenue, bet. Eleventh ami Twi-ltlli sis., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Repairiug warranted and accurately executed. 

SEW8NG MACHiriE CO. 

SALKS ROOMS. 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verandah R..w,) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



MFKIIM k FlilY, 



113 N. FOURTH ST., COR. VINE, 



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Ho. 80 NortU Fiflli street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



UNION LINE. 

Uiiiflii Trasjportatii & Iiisiiraiice Co. 

FAST TOKTOilT T.INE EAST A>fD WEST, VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 40 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



HO^V^^E &> CAJPEN'S 

NKW VORR FIliE AND MARIJIE 

INSURANCE AGENCY. 

BEHOL D 'i'H E LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OF NEW YORK. 

Office— No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Capital, SSnO.OOO; Surplus, $08,493; Assets, $.i63,493. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable property, against loss or damage by Are. 
The insured receive 75 per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TIMOTHY G. CnURCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KEMEYS, Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplus, $70,396 12; Assets, 

$670,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or diimage by fire. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent ot net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks. 
CHAS WILSON. Sec. D. R SATTERLEE, Pres't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, (ien'l Ag't and Adjuster. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,(00; Surplus, January 

1, 1864, $89,375 27; Assets. f389,375 27. 
ISAAC R. St. JOHN, Sec. EDW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Insurance Comp'y, 

108 Broadway. Nfw York, 

Cash Capital, $300,000; Assets. Jan. I, 1864, $642,541 85. 

Scrip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cent. 

THIS Comj)aoy insures, at customary rates of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by fire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
ur freight. The assured receive 75 per cent, of the net 
profits, without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of, at their ostion, a libfral discount upon the premium. 

JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM, Pres't. 

EOB'T M. C. (iRAHAM, Vice Pres't. 

EDW'D A. STANSBURY. 2d Vice Pres't. 

JOHN 0. GOODRIDGE. Secretary. 

WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 

STOCK COMPANY — INCORPORATED 1S21 . 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW tore:. 

Cash Capital, $500,000; Surplus. $272,916 33; Assets, 
$773,916 33. 
"WM. PITT PALMER, Presidfnt. 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings. Merchandise and other property, 
agaiust loss or damage by flr--, at rates as low as oth- 
er first class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



Phoenix Insurance Company, 

BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
Offices— No. 1 Court street, Bro^oklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $500 000 ; Surplus. March 1, 1864, $222,- 

219 20; Assets, $722,219 20. 

INSURANCE against loss by Are, Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inland transporlation. 

STEPHF.N CROWBLL. President. 
EDGAR W. CllOWELL Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 

SAFEST AND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OF INSURANCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Bromlway, (cor. Maiden Lane.) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb. I, 1864, S582 000. 

Scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1862, 

GO per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to p.irticipate. receive 75 per 
cent, of net profits. Insures Buildings. Merchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or damage 
by fire, and marine risks on lak "s rivers and canals. 
3EO. C, SATTERLBF,. President. 
■ HKNRY WESTON Vice President. 
W»l. K LOTIIRDP, Secretary, 
WM. A. SCIJTT, A.ss't Sec'y. 



North Missouri Railroad. 

In connect lyn with Ilaiiuib.il and St. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

ST. .lOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON. 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS. OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are madf wilh the Hannibal and St Joe Railioad, 

Chicago, BuiliDgton and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On aud after Simdaj^ November 15th, 1863, 

St, Joseph Express leaves SI. Louis at 1:16 A. M. 

Mail and Accummudatiuii Tiain at 3:30 p. M- 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement tor the comfort of passengers 

TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in Ii'wa, Kansas and Nebraska. 

5:^ Be certain that your ticket reads : "Via North 
Missouri Railroad."^ 

1. H. STURGEON. Superintendent. " 

J, H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 

ON and after Monday. December 7th, 1863, trains will 
leave St, Louis, as follows ; 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:30 a, m., stopping at all stations 

andrunning through to Dresden, (196 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation — Daily except Sunday, at 4:15 

p. M. 
Stages — Leave Dresden for Warrensburg, Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday. 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train; Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:30 A. M. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Througn tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Oflice. No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't. 
E. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 

St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railioad. 

Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864, 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows : 
For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at. ..6:15 A. M, 
For Desoto at 6:15 a. m. and 4 p. m. 

Returning— Will leave 

Pilot Knob at 3:00 P. M. 

Potosi at 3:60 p. M. 

DeSoto at 6:00 A. M. and 6:35 p. M. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6:15. 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A, M ; 

200 400 6:23, 7:30. 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docks at 6:15, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. M., 2:00 and 

4:00 P.M. 
For Jeirerson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:16, 11:30 A. 
M., and 4:00 p, M. 

Returning- Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 a. m.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. M. 
J.'ffcrson Barracks at 7:40 a. m ; 1:06 and 7:65 p. M. 
Docks at 7:54, 9:15. 10:33, A^, M.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:46 P. M. 
Carondelet at 6:30 6:20 sloO. 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20. 
3:10, 5:48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:46 P. M. 

S D. BARLOW, Pres't & Snp't. 
ISIDOR BOSH, General Agent. 



PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE COJBIITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



'FOSSUNT QUIA POSSE VIDENXUR. 



JSTo.g^ 



St. Loiais, 'NLay 20, 1864. 



3?rice 10 Cents' 




i,r,.r.^^^. fiyiRS.E. \V. CLARK, 
>LuxAGER., I Mrs. s. A. RANLETT. 

Editor. AN^A C. BRACIvETT. 



Friday, May 20, 1864. 



Reducecl Rates of* AdiTLisi^ion, oii. aiad 
after Friday INTorning, May 30tli. 

ADMISSION" 60 cts. 

CHILDREN Halt Price. 

Doors open at eleven o'clock, a. m. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. ivi. 

MAJ- (JEN. KOSECRANS, President. 



Head Quarters of the Finance Committee 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

F.viR Building, 

St. Louis, May 19, 1864, 
To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Fox, 
Chairynan Cen. Fin. Com. 
M. J. LiFPMAN, Sec'y. 

(J^^'The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



THE FAIR. 

The Department of Bed Linen and Quilts 
has, prominent among its decprations, a por- 
trait of the soldier who "knew well how to 
die, but never to surrender," the lamented of 
the whole country — General Lyon — by which 
it might be distinguished. It purports to con- 
tain only quilts and bed linen, but shows a 
very fine assortment of sofa pillows and 
afghans, which would seem more properly to 
belong"to the Fancy Goods Department. They 
are very elegant, of ditlerent patterns, dark 
and light, large and small. This department 
occupies two tables, one central and one at 
the side ; and the central one contains per- 
haps the most showy of its articles. The most 
noticeable is a heavy silk q'ult, made entirely 
of the national colors, beautifully combined, 
and corded heavily with scarlet, finished at 
the corners by tassels. We understand no 
definite price has yet been fixed upon it, but 
it will be raified for before the close of the 



Fair, so those who desire it would do well to 
secure their chance. There is also a large 
woolen quilt, of the hexagon pattern, which is 
entered for the premium, and will also be raf- 
fled for, unless disposed of previously. Here one 
can certainly find quilts and bed spreads of 
all kinds — silk, cotton and woolen — for large 
beds, cribs and cradles, plain or highly orna- 
mented. We cannot refrain from calling at- 
tention to one large knit spread. It is of 
white cotton, and beautifully knit. The one 
which bears a cat rampant, ani must have 
cost much labor, will speak for itself. This 
is the place for the house-keeper who finds her 
pillow-cases "giving out" to supply herself 
for a long time to come. She can have her 
choice of cotton or linen, plain or embroid- 
ered, and of all styles and shapes. She cannot 
have, however, the elegantly embroidered set 
which may be found at the central table, for 
it is already sold. 

The Children's Department is divided into 
two parts by the wall table of the Public 
Schools, the largest being next to the Curi- 
osity Shop. It bears, in green letters, the 
names of Hancock and Sherman, audits deco- 
rations are particularly graceful and simple. 
The white festoons with the starry blue edge 
are refreshing to the eye after the endless 
combination of the red, white and blue, which 
one finds everywhere else. The aim of this 
department is to furnish all things for the use 
of children — toys and clothing of all kinds. 
What more desirable to a mother, even in 
these days of sewing machines, than ready- 
made clothing ? Here she may find it for her 
boys and girls — suits for boys, dresses, aprons 
socks, shoes, under and over garments of 
every description, made in the mo.-t approved 
patterns and in the nicest manner. She may 
gratify her taste for the beautiful and graceful 
in patterns of embroidery, or take counsel of 
simplicity and economy, and purchase accord- 
ingly. A large and beautiful collection of 
infants' baskets may also be found here, fur- 
nished with the needful of all kinds. We must 
not forget the Great Shoe, which the Co««- 
tersign has already advised its readers to see. 
Here is the old woman we all used to hear 
about, the only difterence in the real and 
ideal being that instead of — 

" Whipping them all soundly and sending tht^m to bed. 
She sells them, and so makes a profit instead." 

It is gratifying to find that there really was 
truth in the old story. St. Louis ingenuity 
has shown here that it cannot easily be sur- 
passed. 

On leaving the Children's Department, 
though we cast many "a longing, lingering 
look behind," we see just above us, protru- 



ding itself from the folds of drapery, the 
head of a veritable crocodile, who bears, sus- 
pended from his wide extended jaws, the hos- 
pitable notice, "People taken in here for 
twenty-five cents." Of course we could not 
refuse an invitation given in so open a man- 
ner, and we entered. The first idea that strikes 
one is that there are either too many articles 
or too little room. We are fain to confess that 
we think the Curiosity Shop and the Arms 
and Trophies have had rather poor luck in the 
hands of the Committee of Arrangements. It 
seems almost as if they might well have occu- 
pied as large a space as the Art Gallery. Here 
the collection is so numerous and varied that 
we can only glance at many things which 
would well repay hours of study. Here the 
geologist, the antiquarian, the lover of won- 
ders, might spend a day profitably ; only he 
would be like the — 

" Cobbler who lived in a shoon, 
And all that he wanted was elbow room." 

{The Committee of the Children's Depart- 
ment is responsible for our quoting Mother 
Goose.) To return. We begin first where 
the heart begins, with the relics of General 
Washington, which have been loaned by the 
authorities for exhibition. It seems almost 
like being near the man when one sees the 
clothes he has actually wore. Leteverj' one see 
for himself. We are glad to have seen them, 
and yet we could not help feeling that they were 
too precious as relics of one we all revere, to 
be trusted to the chances of a journey of so 
many miles. No money, recovered from some 
careless railroad company, could ever com- 
pensate us for their loss. However, it is hardly 
fair, we know, to complain of the bridge that 
carries us over. So we refrain. One almost 
fancies that the empty sleeve of the military 
coat which once was moved by the will of 
George Washington would, if sufficiently 
near, strike from its nail to the ground the 
smoking cap of General Bragg, which hangs 
not far distant. This last article was taken 
from Bragg's house by a Massachusetts officer, 
and is, we believe, for sale. Here we saw 
some ancient books, ponderous volumes, well 
soiled, with strong clasps, and bearing dates 
17.31, 1705; also, some old patents for land 
from George II to one G. Latham. Here we 
found also a treat for the lovers of metaphys- 
ics, in the shape of a history of that science, 
bearing the date 1617. This was donated by 
Mr. George Hart. It should be said that 
these ancient books belong to the O'Fallon 
Polytechnic Institute, and were procured 
through Mr. John How. Our pen runs away 
with us here and space grows liudted, while 
we have not yet spoken of Daniel Boone's 



2 



THE D^ILY COXJISfTERSIG]Sr. 



rifle, cariosities from the South Sea Islands, 
and one from far Cathay, in the shape of an 
elegantly carved and embroidered sun-shade, 
donated by a gentleman in New York, and 
valued at $50. We found also models of many 
kinds of many things, a piece of the Giant's 
Causeway; and we micst mention the auto- 
graphs. Nearly four thousand have been do- 
nated from New York, and are for sale. Then 
on exhibition, we have Mr. L. J. Cist's mag- 
nificent collection, valued at $10,000. There 
is also an album of photographs and auto- 
graphs of the President, Vice President, Cabi- 
net and Senate, donated from Washington. 
Then, as for a specimen of ingenious word- 
cutting by a soldier, we can't describe it, for 
it ia omnia in parvo. It must be seen. We 
give only a sketch of the Curiosity Shop. We 
are unable to do it justice, for we can say 
nothing of the birds, insects, &c., which deco- 
rate its walls. 

All visitors to the Pair must have noticed 
the mysterious and awe-inspiring temple which 
rises on the west side of the main aisle. We 
approached it, though — 

"O'er all there hung the shadow of a fear, 
A sense of mystery the spirit daunted. 

And said, as plain as whisper in the ear. 
The place is haunted." 

Here, surrounded by flaming symbols, the 
signs of the zodiac, and all other cabalistic 
characters, abides the Delphi Oracle, and 
turns the Wheel of Fortune. Approach 
slowly, and you cannot fail to feel the spirit 
of the place. Here, within the charmed 
circle of a table which bears fearful and mys- 
terious signs, while the owl keeps watch above, 
presides the priestess, who, of course, must of 
necessity be the seventh daughter of a sev- 
enth daughter. The mysterious wheels turn 
smoothly, and your fortune is revealed. Who 
would not seek his fortune under circum- 
stances so auspicious? Or do you choose to 
be told your fate in aaother way ? The priest- 
ess has other methods, more certain, more 
mysterious. The whole arrangement is the 
plan of the Chairman of the Fancy Goods De- 
partment, who cannot but feel satisfied with 
the result of her labors. 

Before leaving this temple we must call 
your attention to something new, in the shape 
of a medley picture which hangs just inside, 
and which claims attention, not only by its 
beauty and novelty, but by its exquisite neat- 
ness and finish. It must be a careful and ob- 
servant eye which will detect that it is not all 
engraved at once. 

Our space warns us that we must defer the 
rest of the fancy goods to another day. 



pens, aud we are disappointad in being there- 
by obliged to postpone our college commence- 
ment till the first of September. But all 
this is well. Our Government must be sus- 
tained. Without a good Government, what 
would onr college, or our homes be worth ? 
These young men have already made a proud 
record for themselves, and for their college, 
and we are confident that they will do their 
duty in every situation. With earnest de- 
sire for your complete success in yonr noble 
undertaking, 

I remain, 

Yours truly, 

D. READ. 
Shurtleff College, May 9, '64. 



[For the Coontereign.] 
OFF FOR THE WAR! 

Yes oflf for the war ; almost our entire col- 
lege has responded to the call of Governor 
Yates for 20,000 men for one hundred days. 
Find with patriotic zeal, our young men have 
sacrificed their own cherished plans of spendv 
ing the vacation at home, and among friends, 
and cheerfully given their seivices to their 
country. So of course the '•Countersign" 
will be disappointed in its expectations of re- 
ceiving contributions from their spirited 



BALLAD OF NEHEMIRK 
HAYNES. 

Come old and young, and you shall hear 
Of a man ^o lived in New Hamp-sheere. 

And if his name you do inquire, 
I'll simply say 'twas Ne-he-mire. 

He stood si.x feet and ten inches 
In his stockins, the neighbours sez. 

His form was so exceedin slim, 

Wlien the sun warn't out you couldn't see him ! 

But git a strong light on bis Sgger, 
Tour'e glad for him it warnt no bigger I 

His appetite it was so quick. 
Much food it took for his stomick. 

I've known that creature, in spite of his size, 
On Thanksgivin day eat 14 pies, 

3 mince, 2 punkin, and — taint no bosh — 
He'd then wind off with the rest in squash ! 

Uncommon well he took to food. 
Especially when it was good; 

But the more he took the better he grew, 
"Till it seemed as if he'd break in tew. 

His legs was jest like reeds in amount, 
And reeds that warn't of any great account. 

Oh, he was a sight for yon to behold 
Just about meal times, I've been told ! 

Well, he resolved to go to sea. 
And into furrin parts to flee. 

The port my memory now has slipt. 
But I thint, for Afrikey he shipt. 

Well, he went on board an old skoo-ner 
That was a goin somewhere, rather fur, 

Auii inwardly his system riled 

As if his nat'ral powers had spiled. 

But in 3 days his powers got use. 

And he fell tew on the skooner's pro-duce. 

And the sailors vowed, and raved, and roared 
They'd have Ne-mire over board, 

Ef he didn't limmit his wital powers 
To 16 meals in 24 hours I 

But he. couldn't stan that and soon gin aout, 
And laid all raound like a torpid spent. 

Well they found him one mornin, comin on the coast. 
A sprawlin on deck, bavin' gin up the ghoel. 

In the usual way they disposed of Haynes, 
But the fishes they declined his mortal remains. 

And one old shark said, under his breath. 
That sooner'n eat him he'd starve to death. 

So what become of Haynes arter that, 
1 don't know more'n a white fine cat; 

' But folks do say ef his ghost should rise, 
'Twouldn't be much more'n a pipe-stem in size. 



The following extract which we translate 
from the "Beobacbter" of November 7, 186", 
published in Stuttgart, in the kingdom of 
Wurtemberg, in Germany, show what a 
deep sympathy is felt there for our national 
struggle, and how they honor those of their 
countrymen who die fighting our battles : 

LADISLAW SATTLER 

IM MEMORY OF THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUOA. 

It becomes our dnty to record the offering 
of another life, by our German brothers in 
America, to the cause of the Republic, and 
the cause of freedom — it is that of one of our 
intimate friends, and one who was dear to us 
all. Ladislaw Sattler was one of the most 
untiring, and at the same time most unassum- 
ing members of the glorious 9th volunteer 
regiment of the State of Ohio. (The 1st Ger- 
man, or 9th Ohio,) each of whom may say of 
himself what was recently written by one of 
their number. "I have volunteered with a 
full conviction of the justice of our cause, and 
faithful to my principles, I shall remain in 
the service, until I shall have received my 
honorable discharge." In an earlier battle 
[that of Mill Springs] he saw the friend of 
his youth, Hugo Tafel, fall at his side; and 
now, with a great number of his comrades, 
he lies on the field which was held manely by 
his own regiment against the enemy, outnum- 
bering them threo to one ; whereby they ren- 
dered it possible for the Army of the Cum- 
berland to fall back in safety upon Chattanoo- 
ga. On the same place where he had fought 
bravely and victoriously on the second day of 
the battle, [September the 20th,] he was found 
dead, with a ball through his head, by his 
friend, to whom, but an hour before, at the 
news that the field was still held on our side, 
he had called out ; "Then it will remain 
ours !" The field on which he terminated his 
noble career, remained his. 

It is beautiful to die thus ; and snch a death 
has been eulogized by all poets at all times. 
These young men, so full of energy and so 
full of hope not only die for their newly adopt- 
ed country, but they also die for a principle 
which is often seen more clearly and felt more 
intensely by the German soldiers than by 
those born in the Union. Our German sol- 
diers have repeatedly wrung from the Ameri- 
can peojile this confession, that German 
courage and German spirit upheld their cause 
in times of extreme danger. So, in this very 
battle of Chirkamauga according to the unani- 
mous testimony of the American Generals, 
the Germans not only maintained the honor 
of the day, but also saved Eastern Tennessee 
for the Union. It was General Willich, (well 
known in the revolution of Baden) who with 
his own brigade, in connection with the 9th 
Ohio regiment, repeatedly repulssd the enemy, 
and prevented his flanking and surrounding 
the army of Rosecraus. The Adjutant of 
Willich E. Schmidt says in a report in the 
" Volks Blatt," of Cincinnatti : "Among the 
regiments to which is due the honor of the di ■. 
is the 9th Ohio regiment, which at the point 
the bayonet, regained the lost battery oft 
1 regulars, and afterwards, also, fought wii 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSIGISr. 



true German spirit, and covered themselves 
with glory above all others. Their Colonel, 
Kamerling, has since been promoted to a 
Brigadier Generalship; and tlieir former Colo- 
nel, Robert MoCook, was promoted in lilie 
manner after the battle of Mill Springs, 
where the regiment signalized itself by the 
first bayonet charge on record in the war. 

The loss of this brave young man is, in- 
deed, a source of grief to his family, and to 
his friends : but testimonials and remembran- 
ces, such as the above, afford also a rare con- 
solation, and the memory of the deceased 
is made so much dearer, because in it is blen- 
ded the imago of the heroic soldier, and the 
thought of a life, gloriously ended. 

All that is done by our brothers in Ameri- 
ca for a good cause, contributes to the uni- 
versal progress of freedom and humanitv on 
this side of the ocean ; and for this reason, in 
Germany at large, the readiness with which 
our brothers in America yield up their lives 
to their adopted country, is contemplated 
with an e.xalted feeling of sympathy rather 
than of fruitless regret. 

What we say here in connection with one, 
we say for all. The reason, however, we sin- 
gle out this particular name is not because we 
were more intimately acquainted with him, 
and know his patriotic father, whose noble 
feelings the son on the field of battle had 
shown himsalf to inherit ; but, because some 
peculiar featnres characterized the life of 
this young soldier. As early as the year 1834, 
when he was christened, he was set apart by 
his godfather, an exiled Pole, (for whom he 
was named), to be a champion and a soldier ; 
for, as he observed. "A champion and a Pole 
are now synonymous terms, and when the 
child arrives at the age of maturity, there 
will be need of many champions." 

The prevailing feature of his character was 
indeed, self-sacrifice and disinterestedness ; 
and the feeling of friendship manifested it- 
self so strongly in his intercourse with his 
follow soldiers, that he was a favorite 
in the whole regiment. An instance of true 
soldier-friendship, however, is that which ex- 
isted between him and liis two friends Jacker 
and Bery. The friendship of these three ap- 
pears a touching episode, a charming idyl 
amid the din of weapons, the fatigueing marches 
where they were in need of everything, and 
the monotonous and toilsome work in the 
trenches. Atone time when they lay encamp- 
ed for a long period in|a precipitess and hilly 
country near Triure, about 35 miles from 
Nashville, the inseparable three made them- 
selves a garden in the desolate woods where 
the soil was obstructed by roots of oaks and 
hickory trees ; in this garden they built a sum- 
mer-house of materials collected in the forrest, 
and their little plantation was greatly admir- 
ed by the whole regiment ; this they did in 
addition to their hard work in the trenches, 
doing regular sentry duty, going out 
foraging, drilling for four hours in the day, 
and frequently being beat to quarters in the 
night. This same cheerful spirit with which 
they improvised this garden with its wild 
rose bushes and flowers and its cosy little house, 



that they would have to leave behind them 
at the shortest notice and which they really 
only enjoyed for a month. They evinced in 
their tedious marches through thick forests, 
mixed clay bottoms and swamps ; yea, cheer- 
fnlly and uncomplaing they lay down supper- 
less in the furrows of a corn field, and when 
they awoke next morning with their clothes 
all drenched, they made merry over it, and 
were in as good spirits as ever. It seems sad 
that one should be plucked from this noble 
ariad, and that they should be disappointed 
in their hope of re-visiting together next 
spring the home of their childhood ; but a 
bright star smiles even now over the grave of 
the brave Ladislaw. An American newspa- 
per in its own fashion related that there was 
left to Ladislaw in Swabia a large legacy, but 
that the young hero was no longer enabled 
to enjoy earthly goods, after he had yielded 
up the highest of all earthly possessions, his 
youthful life, on the battle field as an offering 
to humanity. 

Sattler belonged for ten years to the 
new country where his body now rests. May 
his memory and that of the noble soldiers who 
fell with him, not only bear rich fruits in 
America for the maintence of right, and the 
cause of humanity ; but also awaken an en- 
thuiasm in our own youths and make them 
see how noble and glorious it is, to die as 
champions for right and liberty. May the 
earth of the New World lie lightly on him 
and his fellow combatants. Z. 


ACR08TIC. 

M artyred Missouri, though tried as by fire, 
I 3 able this day, with the best to aspire j 
S addened by frienda who watch for her (all, 
S he 8its on her border, defying them all. 
I nch by inch she has fought for her right, 
S ent out her bravest and best to the fight ; 
S ternly repelling each traitorous band, 
I n any attempt on her freedom, or land; 
P roud of her loyal position to-day, 
P ity, she feels for the means and the way. 
If it is true I am free, she thought, 

V erily, Peace has been dearly bought ; 
A II around me, on land and on sea, 
L ie the sad victims to anarchy. 
L ying in paiu without comfort or stay, 
E very one shall be succoured I say, 

Y es, and that promise she made in the storm, 
S he's taxing the strength of her land to perform ; 
A. Iready the hearts of her people are atirred, 
if or yet has been uttered one murmuring word. 
I n every home there is working and care, 
T hat each may contribute a mite to the Fair . 
A nd if other States have done nobly and well, 
R ejoicing Missouri must strive to excel. 
T ea, countrymen, lords of a valley so sweet, 
F air a8 a Canaan, now pressed by your feet, 
A id as with means to show Liberty fair, 
I njured Missouri, now under her care, 
R emembers the sons who established her there 

CORA FORKES. 



SOMETHING FOR 
DHEN. 



THE CHIL 



[Lest our little friends should think, "The Counter- 
sign" has no word for the children, we give them the fol- 
lowing charming puem, which has never before appeared 
in print .] 

THE STRAWBERRY PLANT. 

A Strawberry plant grew by a road. 

Not Ear from which a merry brook flowed ; 

And she heard it sing in its rocky bed. 

Though she couldn't clearly make out what it said ; 

And though her very best she tried. 

She couldn't see more than an inch on each side. 

Now the Strawberry plant was a little bit vain ; 
And she thought, "I am certainly not so plain 
As the grasses and reeds that grow bo near. 
And look at themselves in the water clear . 
I would like very much for once to look 
And see myself in that singii^g brook." 

And one morning she heard a blue Iris say 
To another, "Good morning; a beautiful day ! 
I shouldn't think it strange if we 
Were to have a callfrom the bumble bee. 
Let us look in the water below, for I 
Want to look my best if he happens by." 

Then the Strawberry said, "I mean to try 

To do my best, and see if I 

Can't force a path to the side of the brook. 

And into its beautiful mirror look." 

So she sent out a runner, a slender thread. 

And to the tall grasses near her she said : 

"Will you please make a way for me down to the 

brook ?'» 
"With pleasure," a tall grass said, and took 
The runner and pointed it out the way ; 
"Thank you," the Strawberry said ; " Good day '." 
Then she hurried along the road very fast. 
And said, " I shall see myself then at last." 

But I never can tell how she had to prink. 

When she found herself at the streamlet's brink. 

A yellow buttoo she put on her head. 

And carefully all about it spread 

A beautiful quilling of delicate white; 

Then she looked m the water when all was right. 

But she hardly had time to take a look. 

When she saw a face looking up from the brook, 

And she heard the brook say, "Did you ever sea 

In all your life such vanity ? 

The flower only came here to try 

And look at herself— oh, flel oh, fie !" 

Then the poor little Strawberry huog her head; 
She dropped her white leaves for shame, and said, 
" I will hide myself in some lonely place, 
Fori never shall dare to show my face." 
So she hid behind a tali green sedge 
That grew by the little streamlet's edge. 

But the laughing sunbeams- followed and said. 

It dues very well to bane your head. 

Ton vain little thing !" till her cheeks grew flushed, 

And for very shame the poor plant blushed 

To think that all the flowers knew, no doubt, 

How the stream had found her vanity out. 

And every time that the sunbeams came. 
She blushed still redder and redder for shame, 
And hung still lower and lower her head. 
Till she stood a Strawberry, juicy and red ; 
And a fleld-mouse picked her where she hung. 
And carried her h>tnie to feed his young. 

G. C. B. 



Wc call ppecial attention to the advertise- 
ment of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance 
Company, to be found to-day in our advertis- 
ing columns. The agent is Mr. Edwin Fow- 
ler, who may be found at 34, Olive street, and 
will afford f.ll facilities to any one who de.sires 
to provide for his family in case of sudden and 
unforeseen accident. 



One who has always pretended to be our 
friend, remarked yesterday that, the annouce- 
ment concerning the mailing of the Counter- 
sigHj was bare-faced. We endeavored to bear 
this sling of outrageous fortune with equa- 
nimity, but were barely able to control our in- 
dignation, and refrain from publishing the 
name of the miscreant. 



THE D^ILY COXJI^TERSIGjSr 



[For the Countereign.] 

QuiNCT, Mass., "j 

On the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. V 
May 1, 1864. J 
To the Older Classes m the St. Louis Schools, 
Missouri : 

Some of you have perhaps visited this or 
similar places ; yet I know that a much larger 
number never have ; and I am, therefore, led 
to address to you a few lines, as I fear you are 
oftener overlooked than you ought to be by 
those who write for public journals. 

It is May morning, and I wish you could 
all be here and walk with me ; at any rate, I 
will imagine you are here, and that I am, for 
the day, your teacher. I am not a learned 
teacher, but have been led to observe and to 
think about many of the most common things 
around me. I would have yon all acquire 
that habit, for it is not only from books you 
derive information. There are stones that are 
sermons, and brooks that are running com- 
mentaries ; but everything in nature is for- 
ever exclaiming : 

"The hand that made us is divine.^' 

Now, I was born a farmer's boy, and here 
stones were ever in my way. Whether I 
worked in the garden, or field, or road, or 
anywhere, stones were sure to abound. One 
day I heard a traveler say that out "West they 
had no stones to trouble them, and it was a 
marvel to me that any farmer should prefer to 
live here. .So, as a rarity for you, we will 
first walk to the famous Quincy granite quar- 
ries. 

Having been born and bred on alluvial 
soil, I am amused at your remarks upon the 
abundance of stones hereabouts. But here is 
one stone that extends for miles around, and 
for several hundred feet above the level of the 
sea to miles in depth ; or, as geologists would 
say, to the lowest strata of the earth's founda- 
tion. Here upon one side are hundreds of 
men, and they have cut into the solid rock, 
directly into the side of the mountain of gran- 
ite. What a noise! a clinking of hammers, 
chisels, drills, &c.; every man armed with the 
hardest of steel-clad tools, and all busy in cut- 
ting, splitting, hammering, or dressing the 
surface of the stones. Some work by the dajs 
some at two cents per wedge-hole, some at so 
much per foot of holes of two inches in diame- 
ter, drilled into the rock, and some at so much 
per square foot of surface, hammering or 
dressing the stones. A wedge-hole is about 
two inches long by one-half of an inch wide, 
and two deep. Drill holes are about two inches 
in diameter, and sometimes many feet in depth. 
In hammering stone, as in all other kinds of 
business, there is quite a tact, and an experi- 
enced hand can earn twice as much as a fresh 
one. If you were here in the morning when 
the blasting is generally done, you might well 
think the rebels were making a raid, for here 
is the heaviest artillery known. Talk of two 
or three hundred pounders, that require fifty 
or sixty pounds of powder for one discharge, 
and they are no trifles, I admit ; but what do 
you think of a loaded rock-bound mountain, 
and a charge of perhaps one thousand pounds 
of powder ? One explosion will cause a crev- 
ice or crack in the stones for perhaps fifty or 



one hundred feet, and into that and into drill 
holes the powder is poured as freely as you 
will hear men sometimes talk of pouring out 
their blood for their country, and when the 
drill holes -are properly closed up and the 
surface of the crevice is sealed, a match is 
applied to a train connecting all together and 
as Capt. Cutter would say, you have a gun as 
is a gun. Although no balls are used you 
may be assured "discretion here is the better 
part of valor," "distance lends enchantment 
to the view." No one is often hurt at these 
blasts as they are called, but one hundred tons 
or more are sometimes moved. There is a 
theory you know that if a person speaks one 
loud word, all the atmosphe^-e is moved 
around the world, and you may have heard of 
men that would move heaven and earth to 
accomplish their ends. Now here are the 
men that do it and you will seldom hear them 
promise of what they intend to do, nor boast 
of what they have done. When the blasts 
are over the workmen attack the fragments 
and very soon under their hands they will 
assume any form you may require, from the 
heaviest block or column used in any building 
to the most ornamental, from a wrought door 
or window frame to a sculptured head, bust or 
obelisk. This granite though much harder 
than any marble, is cut, hewn and split into 
any form. Great skill, strength and patience 
are required and these you know are yankee 
natural endowments. I think you have no 
buildings in St. Louis of granite, but there 
are several at New Orleans every stone of 
which was cut from the very rock on which 
you stand. These buildings may be also 
found in many of our cities. Cultivated 
travellers say that some of the blocks of stores 
and houses in Boston built of this material 
are far more beautiful than any of the re- 
nowned palace? of Europe. Now, as we turn 
to leave we pass trains of wagons, loaded with 
granite in all forms finished and rough irregu- 
lar blocks used for oellers and walls. While 
we "are upon pleasure bent," they are for no 
crime "condemned to transportation." 

Granite you know is said to be the oldest 
or the primitive rock as no kind of fossil is 
ever found in it. It has been thought to be a 
simple conglomerate, but it has been found to 
have a cleavage ; that is, it will split better in 
some directions than in others. Any one can 
come and work a quarry by pa_ving a toll of 
tM'o cents per ton for the stone carried off, of 
course he must not interfere with a j.revious 
squatter. • B. 



gin to be so straight as St. Louis. How I got 
here, after they put me into the cars, I don't 
know : there was steam, making frost on the 
windows all the time, I couldn't see nothing 
all the time ; I could just get a peep that all 
creation was a flying by us. I had not a cold 
foot all the way here, just as comfortable, all 
but the sleeping in those night-boxes, with the 
same cover on you, every one jumps out of. 
I did get into one, but, when I see Mr. C.'s 
long legs stretching down, and found he was 
to be hung up on a cane berth, above me, I 
felt scary, and so I sat up all the rest of the 
night. We had awful cold weather, and an 
awful accident that was just a-going to hap- 
pen, but didn't. I did not go in the sleeping 
box next night, for I heard the car-boys tell 
all about a woman who got smashed in and 
had her nose broke. 

First I was afraid Bosting had got to be an 
awful place, for, the first words said to me in 
my city, after being away twenty years, was, 
a man put his head into the ladies' depot, with 
brass writing on his hat, and hollered out, 
"Beware of female pick-pockets." It'happened 
he come right up to your honest old mother ; 
says I, "Ladies, we are complimented." 

AVell, I have been round and found Wash- 
ington street, but the house where I was mar- 
ried, is made into a theatre. The house I was 
born in has gone, and the place has gone too. 
I read the names on the door-plates; if its any 
body I know, I ring the bell I feel like a 
Mrs. Van-Winkle, all confused-like. As soon 
as I find Mrs. Partington and Ike, I shall get 
along ; they illuminate every body. Lors-a- 
mercy, I hunted up your folks, they were po- 
lite, but I know I frightened them, they'll 
saj', "She's Western." By the way, I con- 
clude, the Eastern bringing up, and the 
Western experience, turns out the smartest 
kind of folks. I told your folks how nice you 
behaved to the clergy, at the Bazaar, and ev- 
erv thing else about you, and now they have 
seen me, they have great hopes about you. 
I'll write again. 

Tour loving, &c., GRANDMA. 



CONVERSATION 

Overheard in the New England 
Kitchen. 

Good morning aunt Mehitable, they tell me 
aunt Nabby is going to Bosting as soon as 
this Fair is over, and I want you to tell her to 
prepare for it, and make up her mind to a 
great fuss. I'll read grandma's letters to 
Jerushy, and you'll see : 

Boston, all along Feb., 1863. 

You asked me my dear child, to write im- 
mediately, and so I will, Jerushy dear. I'm 
so flustered and pestered. " Bosting" don't be- 



To the following pledge we gladly give in- 
sertion. It will be found at the office of the 
Ladies' Executive Committee, No. 20, where 
all those who desire really to serve their coun- 
try in this hour of her need and who cannot 
fight for her, can do so most practically. It 
bears already the names of many of our most 
prominent and influential citizens, gentlemen 
as well as ladies. An opportunity is here off'ered 
for any one to sign : 

THE COVENANT. 

We, the undersigned, loyal men and wo- 
men, actuated by love of country and a regard 
to wise economy, do hereby promise that we 
will not, for the space of three years from 
July 4, 1804, or during the war, purchase any 
article of wearing apparel, or wines or liquors, 
of foreign piroduction or import, if a substi- 
tute can possibly be furnished by home pro- 
duction. Nor will we allow the same to be 
)iurchased by those we have under our control, 
and thereto we solemnlj' pledge our personal 
honor. 

[City papers please copy.] 



THE D^ILY OOXJ:NrTERSIG]Sr. 



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KNITTING FOR THE SOL- 
DIERS. 

Here I sit at the same old work. 

Knitting socks for the soldiers from daylight 

till dark ; 
Thread over and under, and back and 

through, 
Knitting socks for the soldiers, I don't know 

who ! 
But in fancy I've seen him and talked with 

him too. 

Tie is no hero of gentle birth, 
He's little in rank, but he's great in worth — 
He's plain of speech and strong of limb, 
He is rich in heart, but he's poor of kin — 
There are none at home to knit for him. 

He set his lips with a start and a frown. 
When he heard how the dear old flag was 

shot down 
From the walls of Fort Sumter, and flinging 

away 
His tools and his apron, he stopped but to say 
To his comrades, "I'm off boys, whoever 

may stav" — 
And was 'listed and gone by the close of the 

day. 

And whether he watches to-night on the sea, 
Or kindles his camp-flre on lone Tybee, 
By the dark Rapidan, or the far Tennessee. 
I know he's the noblest of all that are there, 
The promptest to do, and the bravest to dare, 
The foremost in hope, and the last in despair. 

So here I sit at the dear old work. 

Knitting socks for the soldiers from daylight 

till dark. 
And whispering low as the thread flies 

through, 
To him who shall wear them, I don't know 

who — 
" Oh! soldier fight bravely, be patient, be 

true. 
For some one is knitting and praying for 

vou," 

M. E. B. 



THE ANGEL S OF ONE SONG." 

BY J. S. LOWELL. 

The Rabbi Joshua used to say 
That God made angels every day. 
Perfect asMrcbael and the rest 
First brooded from Creation's nest, 
Yet whose sole office was to cry 
" Hosanna !" once, and then to die. 

The Rabbi Joshua had the skill 

To know that Heaven was in God's will, 

And doi',? that, though for a space 

One heart beat lung, may earn a grace 

As full of grandeur and of glow 

-ts princes of the Chariot know. 

"Twere glorious, no doubt, to be 
One of the wiuped hierarchy ; 
To burn with Seraphs, or to shine 
With Chernbs.Meathlessly divine; 
Yet I. perhaps, poor, earthly clod. 
Could I forget myself in God. 
And trace obedient nature's clew 
Simply as birds and blossoms do. 
Should find my place as near the Throne 
As the pearl angel of its zone, » 
And God would listen 'mid the throng. 
To my one breath of perfect song. 

•Written for the St. Louis Fair. The original copy 
will be fonud at the office of "The Countersign." 



CONIRIBUTIONS PROM THE COUNTRY. 

BT LESLIE WALTER. 

II. 
[We write about Birds.] 

Next to the flowers of the country, I sup- 
pose there is no subject upon which a rural 
enthusiast so excites himself, as its birds. It 
is astonishing that in this otherwise unbeliev- 
ing age, people can be found who have faith 
in these feathered hypocrites, and give them 
the character they have never deserved since 
the fall. In the golden era of Bden, no 
doubt their race was innocent with ours, but 
times are changed, and we have all deterior- 
ated together. The penalty, however, bears 
unequally, for while we publicly accuse our- 
selves as miserable sinners, their tribe still 
flourishes, like a confidence man, with false 
credentials, on the reputation they brought 
from Paradise. 

If my opinion had the weight of ray will, I 
could make an affidavit from personal expe- 
rience that should utterly destroy the credit 
of those little creatures, so that nobody would 
ever publish an mithology again. Their real 
and their popular characters diffep as much as 
a man's laudatory ei'itaph,and the account his 
neighbors give of him. Dr. Watts says that 
"Birds in their little nests agree," but they 
don't; they wrangle and quarrel and fight and 
fallout. I have picked them up many a time, 
to save them from the cat. A row among 
chimney-swallows is no joke; soot rises, feath- 
ers fly, a screaming and chattering goes on 
within like the tower of Babel in miniature. 
Bunches of smoky nests come tumbling down, 
and half a dozen dingy fledglings, who re- 
pay your tenderness by wringing your finger 
in an iron beak, and piercing it with a horny 
tongue, and sticking into it a set of "hooksd 
hands" like Tennyson's eagles: the whole in a 
very bad temper fresh from the commotion 
above. 

Farmers are told that birds are useful aux- 
iliaries in destroying insects, etc., but I be- 
lieve one honest barn-yard fowl does more in 
that way, for his stomachs sake, than a whole 
flying squadron of the higher orders for the 
behoof of the agricultural interest. I doubt 
the whole theory. A harmless earth worm, 
turning up thogoil, a quiet black beetle, mind- 
ing his ball, may indeed be snapped up by 
these benevolent bipeds, but I have yet to 
learn of any well directed eff'ort to extermin- 
ate the melon-bug, army-worm, curculio, or 
borer, that are the terror and pest of cultivat- 
ors. On the contrary, I consider this gratuit- 
ous assistance only a cloak for darker designs. 

Black birds live mostly on corn, and blue 
jays eat apples, and with a score of full cher- 
ry trees we never have a pie. An able-bodied 
sparrow brought up his whole family upon 
the produce of our garden last summer, 
"witout doing a stroke of work" as the New 
Englanders say, and required the entire cur- 
rant crop for their maintenance. A neighbor 
has had all his peas and berries confiscated for 
two years past, whithout so much as a song in 
return. His clients screamed and squabbled 
over his beautiful beds, while he bought stale 
fruit in the market. A professed peace man. 



he talks of an appeal to arms, and being of 
liberal theological views before, speaks darkly 
of total depravity. It is robbery, larcenj', 
swindling, theft, but they steal superbly, with 
the grace of Robert Macaire, and enjoy his 
impunity from consequences. 

Birds have a reputation as gossips, from 
Solomon's time, and if they do not still car- 
rv the matter how does it get about? There 
is a certain one among them — I shall not 
name him till assured of the truth of my sus- 
picions — that I have fixed upon as the agent 
in this business, and when the time comes I 
shall e.xpose him without mercy. Who says 
they are sensible? I have known a wood- 
pecker to hammer half a day on a piece of 
cast iron without discovering that her beak 
was being stunted by the process. Did she 
smell a worm inside, as the wise assert? I 
fear it was a screw. Dickens' raven tore up 
and swallowed by bits a stair case of six steps 
and a landing, our favorites are devouring a 
cornice by gradual instalments. May it never 
disagree with them. 

One bird, lives there, in his part of the con- 
quered territory, the eaves outside my cham- 
ber window, and I wish I did not have it to 
record, that he is a great nuisance there. He 
wakes up at an unearthly hour in the morn- 
ing, and startles me from my sleep with a 
shriek like a railroad whistle. Too-oo-oo-oo- 
oot! he says "get up!" Too-too-too-too-too ! 
(strongly insisting,) toot, toot, toot, toot ! (be 
quick,) Twee, wee, wee, wee-ee-e? (persever- 
ing. ) twoot, twoot, twoot, two-oot, two-oot ! 
(remonstrance,) two-hoot 1 ! ! with terrific en- 
ergy. Of course this brings a crowd who are 
soon all equally clamorous and indignant at 
the less virtuous people who prefer to wait 
for the sun. A hallehijah chorus is sung, a 
battle of Prague performed, unneeding ver- 
bal illustration. Thus it is that I get bad 
habits of laying in bed and learning to slum- 
ber again, like the sluggard, for being de- 
frauded of a precious hour at dawn by this 
reville, I am obliged to wait till they are 
gone to breakfast, and make it up afterwards. 
I don't know that bird, but I hate him. 
When I took singing lessons we were told to 
exercise our voices early in the morning. 
That is no doubt his idea. But I at least al- 
ways went away privately to practice, not to 
disturb the rest of the world, and I protest — 
I do protest — against this uncivil return. Let 
him trill and quaver, but not at my expense. 

The "mourning dove" is a special hypo- 
crite. With a nice nest, from good eggs and 
a devoted husband, she weeps her wrongs all 
day, and gets a great deal of misdirected sym- 
|iathy. Always fresh, fair, and in good con- 
dition, her Quaker weeds nicely smoothed, 
her soft black eye bright with unshed tears, 
her plaintive voice modulated to the most me- 
lodious monotone of sorrow, she is not unlike 
those widows by profession, in the mitigated 
afliiction, or gray-and-lavender stage, whom 
you meet at decorous "tea-fights." and small 
early parties. The gentle sufferer has a good 
appetite, her food nourishes her, her worldly 
affairs seem to flourish — she is prosperous, 
though disconsolate, yet ever and anon recurs 
that melancholy burden of her song — she is 



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THE D^ILY COUI^TERSIGlSr. 



but a lone, lone creature, after all. Awed 
by these ceaseless lamentations, her grief is 
held sacred— no spoiler dares disturb her 
home. My pretty blue-bird has lost her four 
nestlings, and droops in silent sorrow : the 
mocldng-bird turns cynic over his domestic 
misfortunes, and laughs his pain away : the 
swallow scolds and flutters ; but the stout 
dove wails on unmolested, and her treasures 
go to swell no school boy's trophy, for if such 
is her normal state of sadness, he thinks, ex- 
pressed by that heart-breaking cry, what 
would bereavement be? 

I have a few other struggling charges to 
bring against " my birds," such as tyranny 
and greediness, for we hang meat on the 
porches for them in the winter, and the big- 
gest ahCays get the best piece. I have seen 
a stout bill, which might have supported its 
owner fairly, in a legitimate way, plied all 
day with an unquenchable appetite, and con- 
suming as (nuch flesh as a Newfoundland 
dog, at the expense of charity. I also know 
of an instance of posthumous malice, on the 
part of a pretty wild duck, whose beautiful 
blue and green plumage inspired strong 
hopes of an equally delightful flavor, I had 
the misfortune to be present when he was 
roasted and brought to table. An ancient fish- 
like smell preceded him, and we opened all 
the doors. Politeness required that we should 
taste the delicacy. It was much worse than 
bad red herring, cod' liver oil and salt pork: 
but I did not eat my portion. I have since 
learned that iiis family name was the "hell- 
diver." or "devil-dipper." I can easily be 
lieve it. He tasted like that. 



' Among the many beautiful articles of Hair- 
work, now on exhibition, may be mentioned 
one which has peculiar claim to our attention, 
not only for its wonderful delicacy, but also 
for its combination of the hair of nearly forty 
of our Generals, some of whom have laid 
down their lives for the Union, while others 
are still fightinejgallantly to defend it. Among 
these are, Scott, McClellan, Sherman, Rose- 
crans, Fremont, the late lamented Sedgwick. 
Gen. Meade, and Hancock, so foremost now 
on the bloody field. 

Photographs, ambrotypes, and original let- 
ters from all these, may be seen, and also a 
small assortment of hair charms neatly mount- 
ed with gold, through the kindness of Messrs. 
Jaccard and Gardener. 

The hair of Gen. Grant is not yet placed in 
the wreath, but will be so previous to the 
closing of the Fair, as Ibttera from Mrs. Gen. 
Grant will testify. 

All these are made by Miss A. S. N. S, 
Bailey, and merit the highest commendation. 



It was voted by the N. E. K. Committee 
there shor-y j^e no wedding in the kitchen un- 
less it was a bona fide one. Promptly a young 
lady answered that she would be the fide if 
some one would be the bona. Who "picks 
up the glove?" When the "tea party" comes 
off, Hde will be present ; but let no bachelor 
come who is afraid to fight for the noble flag 
that covers our coarse walla and smoked -dim- 
med rafters. 



For the Countersign, 
A PARABLE,* 

' R has been a matter of regret to me that our Faire 
hitherto have ignored so utterly the wants of the Freed- 
men. All honor to the city o£ St. Louis for taking the 
lead in this respect ! To her should be awarded the rare 
eulogium of old King Solomon: ' Many daughters have 
done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.' " 
Te laid your costly table well, 
And bade me for your gueat ; 
I came, and with my hands outspread, 

The generous bounty blessed. 
Yet was the banquet incomplete — 
Where was the water (or my toil-worn feet ? 

And who brought oil, and as he poured \ 

The costly offering, said : 
''For Freedom and a race oppressed. 

Is this annoiuting shed?" 
And who among you all gave this — 

That sweeteet tribute — love's repentant tias '? 

Oh, people of my care ! behoM 
The deed ye left undone. 

This daughter of an alien house, 
Repentant, dared not shun ! 

Remember me! — I spoke the word- 
She, weeping, turned and looked upon her Lord. 

For there are last that shall be first ; 

The seed her love hath sown 
Shall prosper 'neath my guarding hand, 

Though in strange furrows thrown; 
Until, beneath my ripening sun, 

The fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon ! 
Fitchburg, Mass. CAROLINE A. MASON. 

•Luke vii : 44 — i6. 



THE SOL DIKR. 

O, history will be bright with names, but here I would 

not do 
Injustice to a million braves, by mentioning a few, 
Enough, so many have done well, and after years will 

prove, 
Tho' costly was our coimtry's life, bhe's worthy all our 

love; 
And yet. tho' hard the soldier's lot, in camp, on march, 

in field, 
Tho' evil is aggressive still, and modest worth must 

yield. 
It has the power to make men feel they must have Uved 

in vain 
To pass through such a war as this, nor see a battle 

plain. 
And hark ! I think I hear one say, "Of all the deaths to 

die, 
Upon a well fought battle-field, when Victory was the 

cry. 
Knowing my duty well was done, my soul would seem to 

move 
On brighter, stronger, pinions to thp blessed world 

above ; 
Then give to me a soldier's life, a soldier's death and 

bier, 

A soldier's shallow gra ve, and 0. a fellow soldier's tear." 

S. McG. 



[The following lines were found attached to one of the 
ihirts receivi-d by the shirt departmi-nt. — Bo.] 
(ro humble garment, help sustain the cause 
So dear to every Christian patriot's heart. 
Aid to restore a nation's trampled leaves, 
Though all uuknown and humble be thy part. 

'Twas but two mites the Hebrew widow gave, 
Yet Jesus blessed the unpretending giftj 
Oh! may our mites our country help to save. 
And from the oppress'd the veil of darkness lift. 

The coral builders are but weak and small. 
But yet a mighty influence they wield, 
Unseen they fill the deep with mountains tall. 
And spread the oceau o'er with many a field. 

So may these humble oflenngs gathered hpre, 
Prom many a loyal heart and willing hand. 
A monument to freedom help to rear. 
And spread its blessings o'er a ransomed land. 
Enfield. May 6, 1864. 



A SOLDI ER'S DREAM. 

Ah, the flag is so bright ! 

Let it wave, let it wave ! 
With the flag, I am right. 

With the flag I am brave ! 

Ah, the flag is so soft ! 

How its motherly fold 
Sweeping round from aloft, 

Warms the heart growing cold ! 

Ah, the flag is so dear ! 

What loved fingers made 
Its brightness to cheer. 

And its Boftoess to shade ! 

Oh, dear flag ! oh, dear home ! 

Both are one — and kind word 
Sent from home to the flag, 
Is a tent and a sword. 
Brookline, Mass., April, 1864. 



SPECIAL NOTIOEa 

United States Christain Commission. 
— The meeting of this ortjanization at Mer- 
cantile Library Hall, on Sunday night next, 
is to be addressed [with others] by Chaplain 
McCabe, who was an inmate for five months 
of Libby Prison, and whose description of 
those scenes has thriled thousands of hearers. 
There will be a crowded house. 

Headquaters Finance Committee, south 
side Floral Department. 

Back numbers of 'the Countersign always 
for sale at our office. No. 20, Pair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter, St. Louis pa- 
pers please copy. 

Don't forget the Public School Exhibition 
to night at Mercantile Library Hall. 

Have you taken a chance in tho Bridal 
Party at the Private Shool table. Ticket $1 
a share. 

We trust that no one visiting either the 
city or the Fair will fail to go and see the 
Sterkopticon, as without exception' it is far 
more beautiful as a work of art than anything 
of the kind ever exhibited in this country, 
showing in wonderful perfection the success 
of the photographic art. Its views of statua- 
ry and sculpture embrace more than could be 
seen in months of travel in the old world. 
Any one visiting it, will not fail to go again. 
Open each day at 11 A. M., 3 p. M. and 8 p. M. 

The great Swoed Contest goes on briskly, 
Hancock is still ahead followed by Grant, 
Butler, Rosecrans, McClellan, Sherman and 
some scattering. The books will remain 
open. Let every one cast his vote early. 
We are glad our old townsman Hancock is 
not forgotten, as his name will long wear the 
crown of glory. At eight p. M. last night the 
vote stood as follows: Hancock, 63 ; Grant, 
43 ; Butler, 42 ; McClellan, 30 ; Rosecrans, 
11 ; Sherman, 11 ; scattering 1. 

The Rooster at No. 20 to be raffled for to- 
morrow. 40 shares 10 cents a share. First 
chance taken already by Gen. Fisk. 

The Skatinq Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 



THE I3A.ILY COXJ]^^TERSIGN. 



7 



We retiirD, in behalf of the Mississippi Val- 
ley Sanitary Fair, our acknowledgments for 
the donation of $100. from Mr. Henry Cal- 
lender, of Boston. 

WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TO 

No. 63 Washington Avenue, 

Two doors east of the Qnartermaster's Department . 

JOHN pTcAIVIP 

Will give tis attcDtion to the adjnstmeut and collection 
of^Vouchers and other claims against the United States 
Government in all its Departments. 

Accounts and bills against the Government made out 
in proper form, and Vouchers therefor obtained and the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounte, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
his hands for collection. 

REFERENCES: 

Hon. D. Da^is, Bloomiugton, 111.; Hon. Joseph Holt, 
Washington, D. C; Hon, H. Campbell, St, Louis, Mo ; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis. Ho.; J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the Wef^t, 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE finest and best assortment of custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 

8S North Fourth yt,, opposite Planters' House. 



O'PALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Miiuafacturerb and Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINC PAINTS, 
Colors,,Vaniishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

store. 108 Second elrept. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

St5"Caefa paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

GEO W. BANKER. President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER, Secretary. 



D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wliolfsal.! and Retail 

G li O C E K , 

No. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Fifth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

lEj^Goods sent to any part of the city free of charge 



A. S. W. fioodwio. Boh't Anderson, Poter Bohr. 

GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

Mjnufaciurers of 

LARD OIL, SOAP ANE CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between .Mam and Secrind. 

Factory— Poplar, Sonth end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BRONZES, FRENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



H 



J. CHAWSHAW & SON, 



AVE juei received and ar^ now upi-msg the largest 
and bf st stock of 



Ijanip# and Gas Fixinreis, 

Kv«-r fleen in ttie United Stales, which they offer low 

For Cash Only, 

WHOLESAIiK AND RETAIL 

."«o TSNortb Filth street. 

ST. LOUIS. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

ris. by its adoption or neglect, a FORTUKE gained 
i.ir loHt to a family at a man's death 

The Mutual BeMt Life Iiisurance Co. 

lias paid to heirs of deceased member^, over 

S3,200,000, 

And its accumulatu-n now exceeds 

S5,500,000. 

EDWIN POWLEE, State Agent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. F. O. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wholesale Dealer.s iu 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

X. E. Corner Second and Locust streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

Jl3™Pap^rs of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 Siiuth Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTYRE. 



WESTERN .^GRMLTURAL PEPilT .WP i^iEEP STORE, 



Blunden, Koenig & (Jo., 

No- 56 North Second street. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

A FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
fi. and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fourth street, opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to all persons desinug a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
laded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OP NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WIXSTON, President. 

Accnmulated cash Assets, 1st Feb., 1864, $10,300,000. 

THE safest and strongest Life Insurance Company in 
the United States. SAM'L COPP, JR.. Agent. 

N. W. corner Main and Second sis. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description uf 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

B3= 100 ton of Rags wanted for cath.^f^S 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number of 
Policies issued in 1863, 5,688 ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared anunally. One-half of premianis re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends, 
HENRY STAGG, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street, comer Pine. 



KINO, DO^I^ & CO., 

luipnjttTs and J.'liiM^rs *.i 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 105 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



jA-XJ O TI P 3Nr S . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehoutie on 
Storage, Wool, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehuuse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOD, Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal caeb advances made on consignments. 



The Be^t is the €heapej«t 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best cryt^tal 
flint Chimneys. Globes, Wicks, 6ic. Agents for 
Fist's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ona. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 JVorth Fourth street, 

KF>EP the Utest styles of Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Hats of every description for Men and Boys ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats. Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ludiee, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags, Umbrellas. &.c.. and Furs in their season. 

WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Whulesale anii Retail 

a R O C K R s , 

Nos. 75 & 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLEY, 

108 main street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GLASS & (JUEENSWARE, 



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AS. according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has. according to returns made under oath by all the 
Queen^^ware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, according to returns made under oath as above, 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware. Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
BnttanniaWare. Silver'PIated Ware. Trays, Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery, Wat.T Coolers. Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Leddle Elliots 
& Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in London. Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated tu 
thP M. V. S, Fair, 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new goods direct from manufac- 
tures. 



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D. A. Winter. 

D A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

Ko. aWFrnrtlm avenue, .,.-1. Kl-ventb »■"' T"-ani, st..s,, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Repairing warr.«Ued and accurately executed. 



iicOWIi; & C^i^LP^N 'Sj North Missouri Railroad. 



SEWINC IVSACHINE CO. 

SALES P.OOM^. 

No. 124 North Fourth strset, 

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M.^V lOKK KIKK AND MIKINE 

INSliKANCE^ AGENCY. 

B i: II <) L D TH E LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insiuance Co. 

OF NEW YORK. 

y nice— No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Caoital, $600,000; Surplus, 568,493; Asset s, $=,68,493. 

incurring any U,-ilaho-^^^^^ G. CUURCHILL, Pre.'t. 
EDWARD KEIIETS, Sec. 

Home Insm^ance Company, 

i OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

raKh Oauf.al iSOO.OtO; Surplus, «70,396 12; Assets, 

-rvsriBF!! Buildings Merchandise, Household Furnl- 
I ture lent" .leases, and other insurable property 

Lamar Fire Insm^ance Company 

OF THE CITT OF NEW YORK. 

Capital, all paid up ^"."^''vS^M/M^i, S«^P'"|; •'""■"■'■ 

1 1864, $89,375 2T, Assets, S389,37& il. 
ISAAC R. ST. JOHN, Sec. EDW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Lisurance Oomp'y, 

lOS Broadw;iy. New Yuik 

Cash Capital. $300,000; Assets, Jan. 1.-1864, $642 541 85. 

Scrip div.dMid declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cent. 

rpHIS Company insures, at '^u^'"'"'"/^ f^'f,'; "',?;,!; 
1 miu-.;i against Ijss ordamasi-byllre, a so, a„ain.i 
an marine and land navigation, and "" »f ^„,''" "^^^o 
or freieht. The assured receive 7o per cent, ot the net 
prJflts without incurring any liability, or J" ''-•" f "^- 
f at their ostion. a liberal discount upon the Dtem mm. 

JAMES LORIMER GR.4.H.^.M, Pros . 

ROB'T M. 0. GRAHAM. Vice Pres t 

EDW'D A. STANSBURY,2dVlcePres't. 

JOHN C. GOODRIDGE, Secretary. 

WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 



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In connection wilh Hanniiu! and SI j" i-.nii '■. i^i'' 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, ^^^^ 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 

LEAVENWOKTH, „ t o^ v 

KANSAS CITY, 

COUNCIL BLUFFS. OMAHA, ^, ,^^„ 
NEBRASKA CITl, 

QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

\re made with the Hannibal and St Joe R.ulr.jad, 

Chicago, Burlinston and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads ot Iowa. 

On and alter Sunday, November I5th. 1863, 

St, Joseph Express leaves St. Louis at 1:16 A. M 

Mail and Aeeonmioilatiou Tram at 3.3u p.m. 

Fare as Low as by any other Koute. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been titted up at 
the Tepot, corner ot North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers 
TICKBTS FOR SALE XT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. „„..!, 

^Be certa\n that your ticket reads : " Via North 

Missouri «""■■»'"'/'„ STURGEON, Supermtendent. 
J. H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



A. SUMNER. 
WHEELER ^^•'^^'ILSON'S 



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STOCK (OMPANY— INCORPORATED 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Lisurance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

Cash C.ipital. $500,000; Surplus, $JT2,916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President. 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
agafuTt loss or daiiiage by ttr, , at rates as '"^ ^^ °'^- 
er flrst class companies. Particular attention given to 
he nsiSifce of Farm property, -ol^'"" dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or Ave years. Losses 
adiisted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 

Insurance Company, 

BROOKLYN. N. Y 

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r\N a-hdlter Monday, December 7th, 1863, trams will 
Vj leave St. Louis, as follows : 

Mill Tram— Daily at 8:20 .t. M., stopping at all stations 
"ini running through to Knobuoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation-Daily except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. . , 

Stages-Leave Dresden for Warrensburg Lexington, 
"pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival ot train. Leave Sedalia for 
Snrinslield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday 
Thur^lay and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
tra"n; Leave Tipton every evening for BoonvUle. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a.m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily (or Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
tor Springfield. 
Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 

under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup l. 
EW. WALLACE, Geueral Ticket Agent. 



Phoenix 



SEWING MACHINES, 



\., 80 N-riU Filth jli.el 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



UNION LINE 

Union Transprlaticii & '"Mm Co. 

FAST FREIGHT I.IXE K.\ST AND WE.-^T, VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RAtIs'gUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



Offlces-No. ICurt street. Brooklyn, N 

Broadway, New York. 
Cash Capital, feoO.OOO; Surplus March 1, 1864, $222,- 

219 20; Assets, $722,219 20. 
TNSORANCB against loss by fire, Marine, Lake, Canal 
J and inland 'r™spona,io,i^ CROWELL. President. 

BDGAll W. CROWELL. -Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 

•SAFEST AND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OP INSimANOE. 

— Washinffton Insurance Comp'y, 

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ITl Broadway, (cor. Maid.u L.viU,) X- Y 



Cash Capital, $100,000; Assets, Feb. I. 1864, $5*2 000 

scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent ; Scr'>l„1''^^''™ft' '^- 
60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, bO per ccni. 

Tnw Policies entitled to participa**. receive 76 pei 
c™T of net pr, fits. Insures BuUdings. Merchan- 
dise Fu niture, r'^^-uis. Leases against loss or damage 
hy are and marine i .k» on .|^--.v- -decanal. 

HENRY WESTON. Vice President. 
WM K. LOTHUOP. Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Ass't Sec'y. 



St. Louis and Iron MountaiB Kailroad. 

Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily as follows; * cs^ , m 

For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all BUt-ns, at.^.^y o .. «. 

For Desoto at "■ 

Returning— Will leave 

„ ,_ , 3:00 P.M. 

Pilot Knob at 3-60 p.m. 

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Carondelet Accommodation Trams. 
For Carondelet at 6:15. 7:10. 8:40. 10:00, 11:30, A. M ; 

o^S 4 00 6 25 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 P. M. 
For Docks ^6 16, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A, M., 2:00 and 

For Jc'^e'ou Barracks :.nd Quarantine at 6:16, 11:30 ,i. 
M., and 4:00 P. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 A.M.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. M. 
Jefferson Barracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:05 and7:5o P. M. 
Docks at 7:54, 9:15, 10:33, A. M.i 1:17, 3:07, 5:4o P. M^ 
Carondelet at 5:30. 6:20. 8^00, 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20, 
3 10, 6-48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:45 P. M. 

S D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup t. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



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PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE: COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



"POSSUNT QrjIA. POSSK VIDENTXJR. 



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St. Louis, 'NLay 21, 1864. 



I*rioe 10 Cents. 



Managers /Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
MANAQBBS, jjyjjjg g ^ RANLETT. 

Editoe, anna C. BRACKETT. 



Saturday, May 31, 1864. 



Reduced Rates or Admission, on. and 
after Friday Morning, May 30th. 

ADMISSION BO els. 

CHILDREN Half Price. 

DooiH open at eleven o'clock, A. M. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GEN. ROSBCRANS, PreBident. 



Head QtTARTERS of the Finance Committee 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

Fair Bhilding, 

St. LOUIS, May 19, 1864, 
To the Cas/iiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Fox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com. 
M. J. LiPPMAN, Sec'y. 

(|^°The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



TTKMS AND INCIDENTS OF 
THE FAIR. 

Knowing that persons visiting our city will 
naturally enquire for our " Big Guns," we take 
this opportunity of introducing them to those 
personages. Our three "big guns" may be 
found always ready for acquaintance-making 
at their stations in the central aisle of the 
south wing. Though we call these guns 
"ours," it must be understood that they em 
igrated from the unhealthy ncighbo.hood of 
Vicksburg. The first of these is a Venerable 
gun, having been born in 1768. It is a huge 
brass weapon, of Spanish descent. He is 
known as El Lusto. The second is of Eng- 
lish parentage, being a ten-pounder, of the 
famous Whitworth breech-loading patent. 
The third and the youngest, claims the South- 
ern Confederacy as Father land. 
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Have you called at No. 20 today 7 If you 
haven't, pitch in at once. 



AGRIOUi^TURAL IMPLE- 
MENTS. 

We think it was the King of Brobdignag 
who expressed the opinion, "that whoever 
could make two ears of corn, or two blades of 
grass, grow upon a spot of ground where only 
one grew before, would deserve better of man- 
kind and do m^ e essential service to his coun- 
try than the wn^le race of politicians togeth- 
er." We say nothing of politicians ; but there 
can be no doubt in this age that a scientific 
farmer is a public benefactor. The ancients 
supposed the plough to have fallen bodily 
from heaven ; but a comparison of one of 
these heavenly-descended ploughs, as describ- 
ed by Virgil, with a double-eagle plough, or 
the fine "Peoria" plough, as we have seen 
them on exhibition in this Department, would 
not greatly redound to the credit of celestial 
science or workmanship. Specimens of all 
the finer patent ploughs have been generally 
contributed to this Department. The scien- 
tific beauty of "Kirby's Patent Combined 
Reaper and Mower," would also contrast 
strongly with the rude inconvenience of the 
ancient sickle. Two articles in this Depa"-!- 
ment, though not strictly agricultural in char- 
acter, deserve attention. Hawe's patent 
clothes-dryer appeared to us to be an article 
which for convenience will recommend itself 
to all careful housekeepers. A heavy socket 
set in the ground receives an apparatus close 
ly resembling, when ready for use, a mam- 
moth umbrella turned inside out. The whale- 
bones of this umbrella are connected with the 
various ropes upon which the clotlies are de- 
signed to be hung. It can be reduced to the 
smallest compass with great ease, bo as to ad- 
mit of being carried into the house, and needs 
no attention when employed in windy weather. 
The appreciator of fresh "fried eggs" will have 
his attention arrested by the second of these 
articles, which is nothing else but a patent 
hen's nest, made of common wheat-straw ; it 
is shaped like a sugar-loaf and has its entrance 
on the side. Its merit consists in its cheap- 
ness and in the fact that when infested with 
vermin, it can quickly be rendered clean and 
sweet again by sleeping it in hot water. Visi- 
tors from the country will not leave this De- 
partment without examining the "Missouri 
No. 6," a beautiful fire-engine, presented 
to the city of St. Louis by the Board of Un 
derwriters. Specimens of the other parapher- 
nalia of the farm are not lacking. 

In that part of the building devoted to man- 
ufacturing interests, the Millers' and Bakers' 
Dc irtment makes a most creditable display. 
The high-piled barrels of flour and boxes of 



crackers of every variety, quickly banish all 
dread of famine from the mind of the behold- 
er. The millers of St. Louis have generously 
oflered the following premiums to contribu- 
tors to their Department: 

$100 for the best sample of Fall wheat flour 
manufactured out of St. Louis. 

$100 for the best sample of Fall wheat flour 
manufactured anywhere in the United States. 

$100 for the best sample of Spring wheat 
flour manufactured anywhere in the United 
States. 

$100 for the largest donation of Fall wheat 
flour. 

$100 for the largest donation of Spring wheat 
flour. 

The patriotic citizens of Summorfield, 111., 
and its vicinity, without desiring to compete 
for the piemiums, have ser.t the large contri- 
bution of one hundred bbls. of C. Eis enmayer's 
extra-choice F. F. F. G. flour, manufactured 
by Mr. Eisenmayer especially, for the M. V. 
S Fair. Amongst oiher donations, two bbls. 
of Cole's celebrated P. F. F. G. flour, deserve 
especial notice, from the fact that this flour is 
the original and choicest article of that 
brand. This flour is manufactured in Ches- 
ter, 111. 

The Boot and Shoe Department engage to 
supply all foot-leather worn out in the service 
of the Fair. Tlie contributions here amount 
to more than fifteen thousand dollars, being 
proportionably one of the most liberal of all 
the donations. The most noticeable article is 
the "Pike's Peak mining shoe," manufac- 
tured by J T. Comstock & Co., of this city. 
We must needs deem its nail-studded, steel- 
plated bottom to be "an immortal sole," and 
address it in the well known words that Ad- 
dison puts in the mouth of Cato. 

"The sole, secure in her existence, smiles," 
&c. Comstock & Co. have also contributed a 
dozen cases of hospital slippers, got up at a 
cheaper raie than the Sanitarj' Commission 
have hitherto been able to obtain them. The 
Penitentiary did not ignore the good work, 
but sent several cases of shoes, manufactured 
in that i lace. Boots of alligator skin, and 
show-cases of elegant fancy articles in leather, 
leiid a finish to the display. In connection 
with this department we must notice another, 
located near by : wo mean " Tlie Leather Do- 
partmont." Here, contributions from our pa- 
triotic fellow-citizens. How, Haseltine, and 
others, and from Eastern cities, to the amount 
of above four thousand dollars, make a rich 
and tasty display. We notice that the patri- 
otic colors — red, while and blue — form as 
beautiful a trinity in leather as in the "flag 
of the free." Every article necessary iu the 



THE D^ILY COTJISTTEHSIGISr. 



construction of the boot and shoe, from the 
strap to the peg, may here he obtained in pro- 
fusion, at prices considerably below the mar- 
ket standard. Amongst other beautiful skins, 
some rich, glossy articles, from the tanneries 
of Paris, were shown us, which, at wholesale 
prices, were valued as highly as three dollars 

per pound. 

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BOOKS AND STATIONERY- 

If it is true, "that every good book helps 
forward the millenium," there are enough of 
them in the Book and Stationery Department, 
presided over by Mr. Bell, to hasten the ap- 
proach of that period, "devoutly to be wished," 
by many years. We would like to notice, in 
connection with agricultural implements, a 
recent publication, entitled " Field and Gar- 
den Vegetation." Its author is Fearing Burr. 
This book is a clear and correct treatise on 
the nature and treatment of table vegetables, 
useful alike to the farmer and the consumer. 
A new publication, and one that is destined, 
from its intrinsic worth, to win for itself a 
place in every library, is " Appleton's New 
American Encyclopsedia," in eighteen vol- 
umes. It is a singular fact that an encyclo- 
paedia embracing a compendium of the "seven 
liberal arts "^grammar, logic, rhetoric, arith- 
metic, geometry, astronomy and music — writ- 
ten by Capella, an African, and published in 
Rome in 470, remained for more than one thou- 
sand years the common text-book throughout 
the schools of Europe. During all this period 
the human mind made no advance at all. Our 
text-books, on the contrary, under the pro- 
gressive spirit of the age, have been rapidly 
changing their character, until they have be- 
come not only reformed, but entirely trans- 
formed. To meet the demands of this "march 
of progress," Dr. Appleton proposes to add 
to his work a yearly volume, devoted to such 
topics and matters as a year may bring forth. 
A beautiful book, entitled " Plant's Etchings," 
is attractive, from the chaste elegance of its 
illustrations. Athingof interest to the French- 
men of St. Louis, is a work composed by the 
Comte de Segur, Grand Marshal of France 
in 1811. The good taste and tact of the Com- 
mittee of this department have supplied it with 
all the standard works and late publications. 
It has been said "that many readers judge of 
the power of a book by the shock it gives 
their feelings — as some savage tribes deter- 
mine the power of muskets by their recoil ; 
that being considered the best which fairly 
prostrates the purchaser." Whatever may be 
true of the matter contained in this display of 
books, we can assure the public that no dam- 
age will bo wrought them by high charges in 
this department. All articles will be sold 
here at an averiige of fifteen per cent, cheaper 
than the like works can be purchased at any 
of the Fourth or Fifth street stores. The 
same i.n true of all other departments of the 
Fair. Copies of an lutographic letter from 
President Lincoln, in answer to a petition of 
the children of Massachusetts, asking the free- 
dom of the contraband children of the South, 
may be also found here ; as also many other 
letters of that stamp. Photographs of the fine 
buildings and distinguished personagea of St. 



Louis are for sale. Every article of station- 
ery, beautiful albums of tlie greatest variety, 
choice articles of vertu, stereographic views, 
&c., &c., to the amount of six thousand dol- 
lars, will be disposed of to the public. 

WHAT ^VE SAID TO THE PUB- 
LIC SCHOOL CHILDREN 



Yes, the starry flag of our pride goes on 
To a conquered peace, and to freedom won ; 
But how with the arms that hew it a.way, 
And bear it aloft in the bloody fray ? 

Up to the cannon's mouth. 

Ever towards the South, 
Up the stee)) ramparts, over the slain, 
"Old Glory " comes to its own again, 
It never calls for a bearer in vain : 

But low on the trampled field, 

They who that banner yield 
Only when strong hands fall, powerless to 

stay. 
Only when willing feet fail to obey. 
Lie in their pain as their life ebbs away. 

They bleed for the land that has given us 

birth. 
The land that is dearest of all the earth; 
To save our homes from the traitor band 
That have struck at the life of our Fatherland. 

Shall not our love so free 

Go where we cannot be. 
Lifting them tenderly up from the ground. 
Smoothing the pillow and cooling the wound. 
Scattering comfort and blessing around — 

Till the rough soldier's eyes' 

Moisten with strange surprise ; 
Till, as love leads all his fancies to roam 
Lovingly back to his far-away home. 
All holy memories, strengthening, shall come? 

Eager and breathless the children listened. 
Bright eyes flashed, then drooped and glis- 
tened ; 
Lovely as violets up from the sod. 
Sprang their quick impulse, the gift of our 
God. 
What did they bring us then, 
Shaming the bearded men, 
Who amid their luxuries, give, yet withhold 
The hearty " God speed " that should go with 

the gold, 
And that blesses the giver a hundred fold. 
Listen and hear how they 
Brought to us, day by day. 
All that to them was most precious and dear. 
Toys that they loved most, and gave with a 

tear — 
Treasures they'd hoarded for many a year. 

Whatever to their childish eyes 
Seemed as to winner seems his prize. 
The one best thing the world could hold. 
Dear as to miser's heart his gold — 
That one best thing they freely give. 
To bid the wounded soldiers live. 
The knife, the saw, the marbles bright. 
The gun, the whistle, top, and kite. 
The model ship, the basket, box, 
Tlie satchel and the painted blocks, 
The petted doll, the cup, the dish. 
The wagon and the magic fish — 
While, as his treasure, one brought there 
His silver quarter for the Fair. 



The fingers of the older boys 
Made chains, and carved the polished toys ; 
And then our girls right gladly, brought 
The work their patient skill had wrought. 

And when the little ones had toiled, 
An'd all their precious stores despoiled, 
They begged of those who love them best. 
That they would help them do the rest. 

Gates that brave all the tempest's shock, 
Swing open wide when the children knock ; 
Strongholds that bid defiance to all. 
Strike their flag when the children call. 

Strong hand and willing heart 

Came up to do their part ; 
Came up to give of their time and skill 
For the great free schools, that we trust shall 

still 
Save the land, by moulding the people's will. 

These were the words we said ; 

This was the answer made. 
They have heaped our stand till we have to 

spare ; 
The useful and beautiful all are there. 
Come and see what the children have done for 
the Fair. A. E. 

TAUNTON RIVER 



The Latin bard, in one of his charming 
eclogues, tells how he was accustomed to 
compare great things with small things, and 
imagine Home by the knowledge of his na- 
tive Mantua. In like manner, a dweller in 
the old Colony of Massachusetts, addressing 
readers in the great city by the great central 
river of the land, may tell of his own quiet 
land and of the small streams, sluggish as the 
ancient Mincius, which is yet the conspicuous 
grace and the perpetual blessing of the region 
through which it meanders. One of those phi- 
lanthropists who teach thepeople toknow the 
wonders of the human frame in six lectures, 
a dollar for the course, said once in our hear- 
ing to a crowd of eager listeners, "You think 
you know a great deal here in this town; you 
know Geography ; you know where all the 
great cities are ; but j'ou don't know every- 
thing : "Where's the Pancreas '!" Nobody 
could answer; all were ignorant of that im- 
portant item in physical economy, and seem- 
ed to be uncertain whether it was the name 
of a town, the name of a tree, or of some occult 
force or substance. It is to be feared that a 
similar lamentable ignorance, will perplex 
readers who glance at the title of this sketch. 
They know where the Mississippi is ; they 
know what the OhiQ is ; they have heard of 
the Danube, the Thames, the Tiber, and even 
the Rubicon ; but who knows what or where 
is the Taunton river. 

To dissipate this possible darkness, we com- 
mence by the general, strong, and boastful 
statement, that Taunton River, in proportion 
to its length and breadth, is the most impor- 
tant river in he whole land ; that it bears and 
distributes more wealth, and has more variety 
of interest in proportion to its size, than the 
mizhtest of our rivers, whether in the East 
or the West. It is always well where one is 
dealing with a small subject, tomakea stro :; 
statement at the outset. But we shall amj .• 



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verify our statement, aiul convince the most 
incredulous, that it is not extravagant. Attend- 
ing first to the qualification above made, wo 
mention the navigable length of the river, 
from the town of Taunton at its head, to the 
city of Fall River, at its foot, as less than 20 
miles. A majestic train of scows, indeed, (flat- 
boats, in Western dialect,) arc daily conveyed 
by a steam stern-wheeled pioneer under 
bridges and over shallows, to a point some six 
miles further up, where at last a hateful but 
most lucrative dam fatally stops the way. 
This twenty-six miles is the extreme limit of 
navigation, though there are humble voyagers 
of which we shall speak presently, that man- 
age to surmount it. The breadth of this stream 
is unequal. In some parts it is a .thousand 
feet wide or more ; in others, not more than a 
hundred feet. There are some pl.ices where 
a small boy, without much exertion, can easily 
throw a stone from bank to bank; and the 
achievement of swiraing the stream, even in 
the widest part, will involve no severe exer- 
tion to adventures in that art, far less expert 
than Leander or Lord Byron. 

Having thus attended to this qualification of 
our original statement, we proceed to adduce 
its proofs, and here we are embarrassed by one 
richer. First, thre is the quality of the 
water. All famous waters have some quality. 
It is the quality of Mississippi water to be mud- 
dy it the quality of the St. Lawrence to be 
limey : the Tiber is ysWoio andlhe Niger black. 
The Sea of Sodom is salt and bitter ; the Gan- 
ges is holy ; but the characteristic quality of 
of Taunton water is loeak. Everj'hody that has 
heard of Taunton at all, has heard of the 
proverb, "As weak as Taunton water." It is 
in New England what the proverb of the 
sour-grapes," mentioned by Ezekiel, (xviii. 2,) 
was to the tribes of Israel. Indeed the pro- 
verb is so ancient that it is almost a matter 
of surprise that it is omitted from the Hebrew 
summary. When that profligate character, 
Birdolredum Sawin, Esq., whose epistles are 
contained in the second volume of the poems 
of one J. R. Lowell, wishes to describe the 
extreme of his suflfering in the campaign in 
Mexico, he feelingly urges that he could not, 
"mornin, noon, nor night," get "nothin 
stronger to drink" than Taunton water. That 
was the acme of human misery to a thirsty 
soul. 

The comparison that commonly illustrates 
this iceakness of Taunton water, has never, 
however, seemed to us logically accurate. 
They say that it is so weak that it "won't run 
down hill." Now it requires no strength for 
watfr to run down hill, but a good deal of 
strength to resist the force of gravity that 
would carry it down. And as all rivers run 
somewhere, if Taunton water cannot run down 
hill, it must run up hill, which is a still more 
striking evidence of strength. Even the Mis- 
souri is not strong enough for that. And one 
who watches the surface of Taunton river at 
the flow of the tide, seems to see it setting up 
stream, and to have it proved to his eye that 
this excellent river has the miraculous privi- 
lege of overcoming the force which bears the 
water of larger rivers downward to the sea. 

The quality which made Taunton water dis- 



gusting to the Mexican hero, B. Sawin, com- 
mends it to the mariners and the temperate 
men. It is a beveraga,which cheers, but was 
never known to inebriate, and no man over 
can toll when he has taken too much of it. 
It rather improves by age, like some of the 
wines : and the genuine Bristol county skiji- 
per is as ardent in longing for it as was David 
for a draught from the well of Bethlehem. 
That it has peculiar healing virtues, we will 
not afhrm ; but it has none of those detesta- 
ble elements which vitiate the tastes of the 
devotees to sulphur and chalybeate fountains. 
If the water is weak, the ice which it produ- 
ces is unquestianably strong. And the qdali- 
ty of weakness is a great advantage in case of 
vessels grounded or tossed by storm. The 
waves of this propitious river were never 
known in their anger to break the sides of any 
stranded craft, nor do they, like the waves of 
the Mississippi, tear great rents in the banks, 
and vex the navigator by perpetually cutting 
new channels. They glide smoothly by, with 
a murmur soft as that of "sweet Afton." 

We pass to speak of another attribute of this 
water : the wealth that it contains — not in an- 
imalcul*, but in more palpable alewives. Per- 
haps this novel and stately word will fail to 
enlighten most of our readers, and we will 
therefore substitute the more familiar term 
herring. Taunton herring, indeed, usually 
go with Taunton water, in proverb as well as 
in fact. The moral state of the region is sup- 
posed to be indicated by the time and the run 
of the herrings in the river. A hundred 
years ago, so "the legend tells, if a Taunton 
man was found in Boston in the autumn of 
the year, and was asked where he came from, 
he was sure to reply, with hesitating accents 
and shame-faced look, "Taunton, good Lord !" 
At that season, herrings were not in the river. 
But if he was so accosted in the Spring, with 
head erect, defiant air, and bold tone, he in- 
stantly rejoined, "Taunton, you!" with 

an epithet and a wish more emphatic than po- 
lite, which it is not best here to repeat. And 
even to this day, when a Taunton man is met 
in any part of the land, he is likely to be sa- 
luted by the question, "How is it now? Taun- 
ton, good Lord, or Taunton, with the other 
words ?" 

Taunton herring are unlike all other her- 
ring. They are larger, nimbler, shinier, 
sweeter, and more regular in their habits. 
They all expect to " serve tables " sooner or 
later, in the homes oT the Old Colony farmers, 
and if they escape the nets of one and another 
season, continue to come year after year, until 
they are finally caught. The destiny of a 
Taunton herring ia as sure as that of a Mis- 
souri hog, and he rushes upon his fate with 
equal alacrity. We are writing at a season 
when the run is most abundant; and on the 
first four secular days of each week in April 
and May, the fishermen dip out all that their 
nets will hold. Ten thousand for a single net 
is a fair day's catch : 20,000 is a good day's 
catch ; 50,000 is an extra and memorable haul. 
The average value of a herring, fresh from the 
net, is about a cent. There are however, 
many bad days to offset the few good days. 
Wise fish have a perverse way of coming 



along on the prohibited days, which are the 
Mahometan, the Jewish, and the Christian 
Sabbaths. Some of the fishermen complain 
bitterly of the steamboats, paddling monsters, 
which trouble the water 5nd scare back the 
lawful prey which they have inherited from 
their fathers. For in this calling there is a 
spirit of caste as absolute as that in India. 
Some families are fishermen by descent, and 
reckon through seven generations this lineal 
branch of industry. They woilld be ashamed 
of them5elve3,if each Spring did not find them, 
like all their fathers, wading along the banks 
and drawing their nets. They have a sense of 
dignity in this occupation— fatiguing, vexa- 
tious and untidy as it evidently is. It is Apos- 
tolic—more Christian, even, than tilling the 
soil. Their local pride upholds it ; for did it 
not give wealth when the colony was young 
and feeble? There are races along this river 
that take to the herring fishery as naturally as 
a duck takes to water, and associate the idea of 
national prosperity with the success of this 
annual industry. And the legislation of the 
Colony and the State, from the earliest day, 
has been very jealous of the honor and the 
rights of this calling. Not a year passes but 
the "great and general Court" are asked to 
consider the subject anew, and to ordain an 
act, additional to an act, supplementary to an 
act, and so on, to protect the herring fishery 
in Taunton great river. No interest of agri- 
culture, manufactures or commerce, has been 
cared for so abundantly. The great Iron 
Company, who have stopped the river by their 
dam, are required to provide and protect a 
suitable fish-way, which is a giant water stair- 
case, such as the agile fish can comfortably 
ascend. There are special statutes to guard 
the tributary creeks, to prescribe the legal 
hours, to regulate the annual sale of the priv- 
ilege, and to set watchmen along the stream. 
The region is too democratic for coats of arms, 
and such trappings of foreign pride ; but if 
democratic vanity should ever copy that feudal 
style, a herring rampant will be here the sign 
of illustrious birth. With no love for the 
Popish religion, they would at least choose and 
use the " fisherman's ring " in making their 
mark. And the young man who has drawn 
in his million of herrings has a claim of defer- 
ence as genuine as that of the Nantucket 
whaleman who has speared his leviathan, or 
even the hero of Vicksburg. It is a sight for 
an artist, when some weather-beaten veteran 
comes home at set of sun, in his wagon loaded 
with this glittering spoil, as truly as when 
some warrior of twenty battles comes back 
with his tattered banners and his remnant of 
a regiment. 

We say nothing of the shad and other fish 
that come straying along in these great 
"schools" of herring, for they are as much 
out of place as Secessionists in a Sanitary 
Fair, and they are more at home in other riv- 
ers than in this. But as we have told of the 
wealth that comes in the river, we go on to 
speak of the wealth that comes ore the river. 
Long before the Mississippi was vexed by any 
keel, the trim barks of this humbler stream 
were busy in their voyages of profit. We do 
not propose to reveal the secret of their num- 



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ber, nor shall we even hint that they are float- 
ing palaces, or rival in any sense the Conti- 
nentals and Autocrats and Imperials that lift 
their massive frames along the levee of St. 
Louis. We only say that they are numerous 
enough to make, by the grain which they 
bring, Taunton the ihi)-d port of entry in New 
England for this kind of merchandise — second 
only to Boston and Providence ; that they 
have given fortunes to many old men, and 
young men too ; that their speed and beauty 
are proverbial ; and that they are never 
burned, and rarely lost. They wear out, but 
do not rust out. Their names are not those of 
heroes and heroines in romance, but of the 
solid men who own or who furnish them. No 
craft in the land carry in proportion to their 
tonnage, heavier or more valuable burden; 
fabrics in iron, fabrics in copper, machines of 
all kinds, to say nothing of the primitive ]iyr- 
amid of bricks with which the decks are gar- 
nished. A Taunton schooner starting on her 
voyage for Baltimore, is as picturesque as a 
Nile cangia, spreading her sails for Thebes in 
the desert. 

One fact which we mention may authorize 
a favorable induction as to the speed of these 
unpretending river craft. At the great re- 
gatta in Newport a few years since, when all 
the yachts of Boston and New York were 
straining themselves for the race, it was a 
Taunton sloop that dashed in among them 
and easily distanced the whole of them. With 
becoming modesty the skipper contented him- 
self with the simple laurels of victory, and 
put in no claims for the offered prize. It is 
not necessary to say more, as the yacht club 
have not ventured to challenge the river fleet 
to a second trial. The result, however, could 
not be doubful. 

The mariners of this river are conservative 
in their tastes, and prefer clean sails to smoke 
pipes and their inevitable grime. As yet the 
steam fleet of the river can be counted upon 
the fingers of a single hand, and have some- 
thing then to spare. The single passenger 
boat was patriotically given at the begin- 
ning of the war to the service of the Govern- 
ment; and it is pleasant to reflect that the 
Government has not been ungrateful, but has 
returned to the owners very substantial thanks 
in the shape of large dividends. " When this 
cruel war is over," the self-denying citizens 
who sacriBced their usual summer recreation 
in the daily trips of this fairy steamer, will 
doubtless be able again to mention with pride 
"our 'oat, the Young America." At pres- 
ent the sum total of steamers that ascend the 
river is two tow-boats; but think of what they 
tow ! Are not these sufficient to tell of the 
good time coming ? 

The navigation of Taunton River is not al- 
together easy. There are curves not a few, 
sharper than those on the Mississippi. There 
are shallows, and sand-bars, and there are 
rocks, too, as infamous and threatening as 
those of Hurl Gate or Acrocerannia. Re- 
peatedly has Congress been solicited to appro- 
priate liberally for removing these ugly ob- 
structions ; but they have turned a deaf ear 
to every request. Now the inhabitants of this re- 
gion congratulate themselves that in case of an 



invasion from secessiondom, or France, or 
England, they will be secure ; their harbor is 
protected ; and all progress is barred to rebel 
rams as surely as it was barred five centuries 
ago to the prying keel of the Danish adven- 
turers. The Potomac is an open stream, but 
Taunton River lifts its needles of stone to 
warn back all that would rush upon destruc- 
tion. The ungrateful Congress may yet find 
it convenient to seek the shelter of this re- 
treat. Our pilots are loyal, and will not dis- 
close the secret of the channel to any buca- 
neer or traitor. 

And the mention of the Danish adventurers 
leads us to say a word upon the historical me- 
morial of Staunton River, its " blarney stone," 
the pictured rock of Dighton, or Berkley, as 
it should rather be called, since it is on the 
Berkley bank of the river. This interesting 
object, approached at low tide by a boat, 
shows on its seaward face a charmingly indis- 
tinct and fanciful conglomeration of hiero- 
glyphics, in which a deer's horns, the features 
and form of a man, some Roman numerals, 
and some uncouth scrawls, can be faintly 
made out. Prom the earliest days the origin 
of these marks has been disputed. Some say 
that they were primeval and antediluvian ; 
others suggest that the Indians are responsi- 
ble for them. A few assign them to some in- 
genious Yankee, who wished lo mystify pos- 
terity. But the most weighty decision, argued 
at length in the Danish Antiquaries, is that 
they were the work of northern voyagers in 
the 14th century, or perhaps somewhat later. 
This is an evidence that Columbus was not 
the first discoverer of America ; and, as it is a 
proof so flattering to our local pride, we pre- 
fer to believe it. We regret that want of space 
compels us to omit even an abstract of the 
touching story of suffering, and battle, and 
disappointment which the scholars of Den- 
mark have read from these mystical lines upon 
the stone. If we ever write a novel we have 
vowed to take this Scandinavian hero and his 
companions for our theme. In the meantime 
the inscription still invites visitors and inter- 
preters — some Kenriok or Rawlinson. It is 
a more serious puzzle than the Stone of Agri- 
cola, which Jonathan Oldbuck was sure that 
he could decipher ; or that famous Rochester 
Stone, which Mr. Pickwick was privileged to 
explain in his general club meeting. It is the 
property, by purchase, of the Royal Society 
of Danish Antiquaries ; but, inasmuch as it 
rests securely imbedded in the mud, and can- 
not be lifted by any available machinery, the 
historical mind of the Old Colony is easy as 
to its future. It will outlast, in its place, the 
Kingdom of Denmark. 

Have we not said enough already to justify 
our first assertion of the importance of Taun- 
ton River ? Yet we have not said a word of 
the beautiful scenery on its banks ; the villa- 
ges and villas ; the woods of various form and 
kind ; the wharves and factories, and the bor- 
dering railways ; the bridges which span it at 
intervals in the upper portion. But we must 
not leave unnoticed "the treasures hid in the 
sand " — the bivalves that give name to one of 
the most fascinating of summer feasts — the 
clam-bake. Taunton River excels all other 



ivers ,in the quality and the supply of this 
epicurean edible. We invite only the in- 
credulous to come in the month of July or 
August, to witness the simple and primitive 
spectacle; to partake clam rel palan, (which 
a friend of ours used to translate " clams by 
the pail full ;") arid then pronounce upon the 
merits of the river. More than one soul, 
rythmically organized, has been moved after 
such a feast to celebrate in flowing verse the 
charm of such a generous river. If Wads- 
worth had been allowed to come, he would 
have joined to the memorials of his visit an- 
other score of elaborate sonnets ; and if 
Campbell had tasted the clams of Taunton 
River, he would have disdained the less fa- 
vored Susquehanna. We have not told the 
whole. There are other things that might in- 
spire an ode. And if any friend wishes to 
while away a pleasant day, desipere in loco, 
let him take Bristol county, in Massachusetts, 
on his way, call in upon a clam-bake, eat for 
lunch a salted herring, drink a full goblet of 
"Taunton water," and stand triumphantly on 
Dighton Rock, the oldest monument in the 
land. 



CHARADE. 

The bird that soars on highest wing, 
Enjoyg my Jirst io fullest swing. 
The captive in his prison wall. 
Within his soul for me doth call ; 
While every bondsman in our land. 
Would give for me his own right hand. 

My second, you may search in vain, 

For miles and miles of prairie plain. 

Through Holland's every dike pursue. 

And not a glimpse will meet your view. 

In vain old Ocean's billows plough, 

You have not found me even now. 

The pine adorns my lofty crest, 

'Tis there you'll flud the eaglet's nest; 

While at my foot the violet blue, 

Aud Switzer, with a heart as true, 

Make their sweet homes — and love me too 

Guess, and join these, and you have found 
The man whose brave, intrepid bound 
Crossed our broad land — whose eagle eye 
Was first the hidden path to spy. M. A 



ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



All who have any pride or interest in the 
Public Schools of the citj' should Iiave been 
present Friday morning when the members of 
the said schools, to the number of nearly 
eight thousand, visited the Sanitary Fair. As 
the procession did not pass through any of 
the business streets, but few, comparatively, 
had a chance of seeing it; but it was a sight 
well worth remembering. At the application 
of the ofiicient Superintendent, Ira Divoll, 
Esq., the Ladies' Committee of Arrangements 
kindl3- consented to open the Fair at nine, 
precisely, for the children, who were to have 
exclusive possession of the building till eleven. 
The head of the procession formed on the 
southwest corner of Chesnut and Seventh, 
and move3 to Sixth, through Sixth to Locust, 
through Locust to Eleventh, through Elev- 
enth to Olive, and then to the building It 
was a beautiful sight to see so many children, 
each wearing a badge with the name of the 
school to which he belonged, as in perl'-'t 
order, marshaled by theirteachers, with hem.-- 



THE ID^ILY COXJNTERSiai^. 



ing faces and sparkling eyes thoy entered tlie 
building, whose inside many of thom hud 
probably never expected to see. It seemed as 
if there was no end to the long line Prece- 
ded by a band and the Board of Public Schools 
on foot, it moved around and around the 
tables of the Fair. The orders were, to keep 
moving till all were inside, and so move* we 
did, but the end was not yet. Five, six lines 
were moving at one time, counter-marching 
in every direction. The lines closed up, but 
kept moving. The signal for a general dis- 
persion was to be "Hail, Columbia," by the 
band, and several voices were heard to call, 
"Give us 'Hail, Columbia," ' as they caught 
sight of something they wished to examine, 
but discipline still prevailed. General Grant's 
little daughter, iu the big shoe was most gal- 
lantly cheered by the boys as they passed her, 
and more than one school struck up a song to 
which they tuned their impatient feet. At 
last ! Hail Columbia sounded from the brazen 
instruments, hats and caps flew up in the 
air, and with one general shout of delight the 
children broke ranks and went where their 
desires led them. 

The Pishing Pond was of course surroun- 
ded at once, and the Skating Park did a 
thriving business, It was the general re- 
mark of the ladies in charge of these depart- 
ments that they wondered at the good be- 
havior of the children. The building fairly 
swarmed with them, and yet there was no 
compulsion no rudeness. 

At eleven the great bell warned them that 
their hour was over, and quietly they dis- 
persed. So ended an era in the history of the 
Sanitary Pair and of the Public Schools. Is 
there anything more beautiful than to give 
pleasure to so many children ? The ladies 
who so kindly gave of their time and strength 
must have felt rewarded by the evident en- 
joyment all around them. 



AROUSE TO DUTY! 

Our country ! has called, and our sons have 

departed. 
They bide in the tent-covered fields far away ! 
And lives there a woman, kind and true 

hearted, 
Who refuses to lend them her aid hereto-day? 

Shall the clangor of battle, call them into mo- 
tion, 

While we by our firesides peacefully sit ? 

And can wo not show to our counti'y devotion 

By the produ::t8 of what we can make, sew 
and knit? 

They wade through morasses,, they scale the 

high mountains. 
While we in our rocking-chairs softly recline. 
They ent their hard "tack," and drink from 

strange fountains, 
While luxury, feeds us, with wheat, oil and 

wine. 

Oh ! mothers and sisters arouse ye to duty, 
And pay back the debt to the brave that ye 

owe. 
Your industry now, can enhance every beauty. 
And cause the wan cheek with a rose-tint to 

glow. M. A. 



HOW HK FELT. 

The following incident ilustrates the noble 
spirit of the men for whom the funds roali/.ed 
at this Fair are intended, and it is worthy to 
stand beside the finest examples of heroic self- 
consecration in ancient or modern history. It 
has never been published before, but the wri- 
ter is ready to vouch for its truth. 

At the taking of Fort Donelson in March, 
1862, our readers will remember the series of 
brilliant and desperate charges made on the 
works, several of which were repulsed with 
heavy loss. In these, our wounded who were 
unable to crawl off the field, remained under 
the fire of the enemy's guns, without any at- 
tention for twenty-four or thirty-six hours— du- 
ring which time a cold, freezing rain fell, 
drenching them to the skin, and leavingjthoir 
garments stiif as sheets of ice. In one of 
these charges a young lad of eighteen years 
was terribly wounded, and left on the spot 
where he fell until after the surrender of the 
fort. When our men went over the field pick- 
ing up the wounded, they found this boy with 
his clothes frozen to the ground and had to 
break the ice in a pool of bloody water where 
he lay, before he could be removed. But a 
little spark of life still burned within him and 
a smile of triumph was on his face. He had 
lain in that spot more than thirty hours, while 
charge after charge was made over him on the 
rebel works. He was borne away by his com- 
panions and tenderly nnrsed and cared for in 
one of our hospitals at Paducah. For weeks 
and months he lay in his cot, struggling be- 
tween life and death, unable even to turn him- 
self in his bod. At the end of eight weeks, 
nature and the best of medicine and attend- 
ance triumphed, and he began after that pe- 
riod rapidly to improve. A lady who was 
visiting the hospital learned his history and 
saw the wonderful patience and cheerfulne.s.s 
of the bravo lad. She asked him to describe 
his feelings and thoughts as he lay ca that 
bloody field through that dark, stormy night, 
and afterwards when our army, with thunder- 
ing tread, came charging over the spot wliere 
he lay. Tell me, said she, "How did you 
feel?" "Tell!" said he, "I felt that that fort 
had to bo taken, and I was nothing ; it did not 
matter whether I lived or died, if our men 
only took it — and when we heard their great 
shout of victory, I joined with all my might 
and didn't care if it took the last breath of 
life that I had I" 

Now, are not such men as this, and thou- 
sands and thousands like him, falling in such 
a cause, enduring such privations and suffer- 
ings patiently and sweetly, worthy of the best 
and the utmost that we can do for them ; 
worthy of all the sacrifices that we c„n make, i 
and all the prayers that we breathe? The 
man who will not labor and give to the 
utmost of his ability for these men, who have 
stood in his place and have fallen, fighting 
for the dearest blessings of man, is not worthy 
to have a country or a home. C. A S. 



THE COIJNTERSIGN. 

AM along our battle-liue 
Each sentry liolds the CountcrAigu ; 
JJy (lay, by uight — iu storm or shine, 
The challenge and reply combiiie ; 
While bayonet and ear incline, 
Intent to catch tlip word or sign. 

All through life's grand design. 
Guards every post the Countersign. 
The maiden's blush, incarnadine, 
Uoth guard the lire ou Vesta's shrine ; 
And from the heart'-s red fountains climb. 
Of manhood stern the seal and sign. 

And when our few brief years incline 
Eternity to intertwine ; 
And upward, to her home divine. 
The spirit soars — no more supine — 
May I and yon, and yours and mine, 
Bear on our palms the Countersign. 

But while on earth, wheu foes malign 
Would rule or ruin , when, in flue, 
The copper-headed reptiles mine 
The firm foundations laid lang syne. 
Up to the tables — dou't decline — 
Advance and give the Countersign. 



Conundrum, — Why was Joseph put into 
the pit ? Ans. Because there was not room 
enough in the family circle. 



THE REFUGEES 

To-day, passing through the Fair Grounds 
my eyes fell upon this department, with its 
rich stores of beautiful articles, and the array 
of kind and pleasant faces behind the coun- 
ter. In a moment all seemed transformed. 
I saw no longer the gay throngs of people in 
the living stream around me ; and the odor of 
flowers was unheeded ; the tinkling music of 
the fairy fountains fell upon ears deaf to all 
sounds, save those that Memory recalled, 
and they were wails and moans of pain and 
suffering. The Present faded from sight, and 
the Past, with all its bitterness and woe, had 
come back to blind my eyes with tears and 
fill my heart with the oft-repeated cry, "Oh, 
God of the poor and lowly and sorrowing, 
have mercy ! " 

Again : I stood under the fair sky of North 
Alabama, and witnessed scenes that will 
never fade from mind until death has sealed 
my vision upon earthly sorrows. I saw troops 
of pallid wanderers homeless, almost friend- 
less, and wearing looks of which no mortal 
tongue can ever express the deep meaning. 
Mothers with little children clinging to their 
dresses, and others in their arms would look 
up at me with mute, appealing eyes, while 
the pale, quivering lips were powerless to 
frame the story of want and distress it re- 
quired only a glance to see. 

Under every old shed, into every vacant 
house, these poor creatures were crowded by 
dozens. They could be seen sitting around 
little fires, insufficient to keep them warm in 
the least, with the cold rains beating down 
upon thinly clad shoulders, and the little 
curly heads of innocent children, who shiv- 
ered and sobbed, and hugged vainly for that 
warmth and care and food the poor mother 
could not give. 

Do not think that I paint the picture too 
strongly, you who may read^this ! That is 
utterly beyond mortal power. No tongue or 
pen I have ever seen were skilled enough to 
give the time-life coloring to scenes like these. 
Only the outlines are presented to the eye of 



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the reader. The details are only visible to 
the eye that has seen the reality. 

A few weeks ago, while General Dodge was 
at Athens, Alabama, with his division, large 
numbers of these unfortunate beings were 
brought into our lines and quartered in every 
nook and corner the town ati'orded. Some 
were in vacant houses — others out of doors, 
shelterless ; some under the sheds about the 
depot, and many even in smoke-houses, where 
they would thankfully throw their little beds 
upon the dirt, or earthen floor, and with a 
little fire kindled up in the centre, filling the 
whole place with smoke, sleej) the sleep of 
exhaustion. 

To give you an idea of the reality of which 
I am speaking, I will give an illustration : 

About a mile from town, a family had been 
placed, who had been driven out of Winston 
county in the most cruel manner. The man 
was in the Federal service, belonged to the 
1st Alabama Cavalry, a regiment composed 
of the loyal Alabamians, against which the 
bitterest feelings have arisen in the Confed- 
eracy. The women being alone, had endeav- 
ored vainly to support themselves by hard 
labor. They had a good farm, but every 
horse and mule were taken, and no means 
left them to work it. They wove cloth, and 
knitted soeks and stockings, but as soon as fin- 
ished, the rebels seized them, appropriating 
everything to their own use. Finally, the 1st 
Alabama Cavalry was ordered to leave Mem- 
phis, Tenn., and report at Athens, and the 
rebels learning its close proximity, ordered 
the family to leave, telling them it must be 
done at once, or they would burn the house 
down over their heads. They left accord- 
ingly, making their way to Athens with great 
difficulty, where they took up their abode in 
the house I have mentioned, a mile from 
town. 

At the time, there were so many others 
coming in from all directions, the}' were over- 
looked, and had been a week there, ere I 
learned the fact. Then it was told me that 
they were all sick with measles — a most dread- 
ful disease among them, and very fatal to 
large numbers. 

I got in an ambulance at once, and drove 
out to the place to ascertain their condition, 
and the scene that greeted my eyes upon 
entering that abode of distress, seems ever 
before me, when the name of "Refugee'' is 
spoken in my hearing. 

(to he continued.) 



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Headquarters State of Missouri, "j 

Adjutant Gbkerals Ofkiok. \ 

St. Louis, May 18th, 1864. J 

Colonel : I have just received §1,148 from 
the 5th M. S. M., for the Sanitary Fair, con- 
tributed by the officers and men of the regi- 
ment. 

Glorious, isn't it? I think th^t other regi- 
ments will do as well. 

[Signed] JOHN B. GRAY. 

Col. 0. D. Greene. 



Jim, how are you?" '• Oh, I'm Sanitary, 
hoa>*re vou ?" " Fair, thank you." 



The following despatches will speak for 
themselves. Old Abe always talks plain 
English and that's one reason why the peo- 
ple like him : 

S.iNiTARY Fair Buildings, 1 
-St. Louis, May 19, 1864. / 
To the President, Waslmigion, D. C: 

The Officers and Executive Com- 
mittee of ladies and gentlemen of the Fair 
greet you warmly and desire to express their 
earnest wish that your endeavors to suppress 
the rebellion will soon be crowned with suc- 
cess. Our Fair has opened splendidly. The 
Mississippi Valley will do her full sh.-ire to 
aid the sick and wounded soldiers. God bless 
you. 

Alfred Mackay. 

Sec'y. of the Fair. 
Washington, May 20, 1804. 
Alfred Mackay, Sec'y of the Fair : 

Your despatch received. Thanks 
for your greeting, and congratulations for the 
successful opening of your Fair. Our sol- 
diers are doing well and must and will be 
done well by. A. Lincoln. 

A salvo of cheers, greeted the reading of 
this dispatch. Some how Old Abe gets at the 
hearts of the people if he don't do every thing 
in the wisest way. 



SPECIAL NOTIOES, 



It is encouragement to labor for good when 
the mind feels the results : yet if we see none, 
let us labor still. Mrs. Hale says : 

"Give to the world 
The mind and soul and strength — there's no 

reward 
Save barren promises or bitter bread ; 
Yet all the hours we dedicate to God 
Bear golden fruits." 

Yes, " golden fruits" that are not like Sodom 
Apples, but sweet to the taste. There is no 
joy so pure and perfect as that which springs 
from a consciousness of good done toothers. 

B. Z. S. 



Of course no one will forget the Opera of 
Martha to-night at the St. Louis Theatre. 
It is to be ]ierformed by the rery first and 
best amateur singers of the city, who have 
been for a long time in training under the 
leadership of Mr. Balmer, of the firm of 
Balmer & Weber. Mr. B. has been indefa- 
tigable in his labors in behalf of the Sanitary 
Fair, and deserves the very heartiest praise 
from all. 

Jno. S. Hayward, Esq.. of Hillsboro, 111., 
contributed $50 yesterday ; half to the Freed- 
men's Commisson. and half to the Fair. 

JcsT Discovered !— An unfailing, pure, 
ice-cold lemonade well. It was visited yester- 
day by several thousand persons. 

See the Carved Work from Switzerland, 
at the Book Stand. It is rare and curious. 

Sword !— Hancock still ahead ! Have you 
east your vote yet ? Now is the time to honor 
merit. At 8 o'clock last night the vote stood ; 
Hancock, 107; Butler, 62; Grant, 01; Mc- 
ClelUin, 48; Bosecrans, 15; Sherman, 12, and 
scattering. 



Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our office, No. 20 Fair Building. 
■The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papery please copy. 

We trust that no one visiting either the 
city or the Fair will fail to go and see the 
Stereopticon. as without exception it is far 
more beautiful as a work of art than anything 
of the kind ever exhibited in this country, 
showing in wonderful perfection the success 
of the photographic art. Its views of statua- 
ry and sculpture embraces more than could be 
seen in months of travel in the old world. 
Any one visiting it, will not fail to go again. 
Open each day at 11 A. M., 3 p. M, and 8 p. M. 

The Skating Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 

John P. Camp, Esq., has kindly volunteered 
to act as general agentfor the Central Finance 
Committee, and will visit all the depart- 
ments remote from the office, to give all ne- 
cessary assistance and information. 

Let every one who has never been in a real 
New England Kitchen, visit the one at the 
Fair. Those who "gottheir bro'tin' up down 
East" will not fail to go. 

Donation from California. — Among the 
donations received yesterday, we notice 20 
gold quarter dollars, and 10 gold half dollars, 
from Frederick McCrellish, senior proprietor 
of the Alta California, through Mrs. S. E. 
Weed, of this city. These beautiful little 
coins "are of pure California gold, and are 
quite rare on this side of the continent. They 
are valuable additions to collections of curious 
coins, and are eagerly sought after as charms 
forjockets, etc. They may be found at the 

reedmen'sand Refugees' department. 

Co.MPLiMENTARY DINNER. — The Chamber of 
Commerce of this city are invited to dinner 
at 1 o'clock to-day, in the New England 
Kitchen. Other guests are expected. Grand 
Marm "Brown" has issued tickets at the 
modest sum of $2 each, thinking that arrange- 
ment will best suit the fastidious tastes of 
Miss Valley San-Fair, who is to take her 
"benefit " on this grand occasion. 

City papers please notice, and then, may -be, 
your reporters (always 'hungry and thirsty) 
may get a slice of "riz " cake. 
"> N. E. Blub Stocking. 



Bids will be received at the Book Stand for 
the National Photographic Album, which con- 
tains the autographs and likenesses of the 
President, Cabinet and Senators. Those de- 
sirous of getting a rare and valuable collec- 
tion will not fail to call and b'd. 

Mrs. L. Pope, 77 years old — mother of Gen. 
PopK — has made and presented to the Freed- 
men's Department a beautiful Afghan. Call 
and see it." 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

TnE finest and best assortment ot custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
36 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSiaM. 



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■WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TU 

Xo. 63 Washington Avenue, 

Two doors easr of (be Quartermusier's Departm'-ni . 

JOHN p7caivip 

Will give his attention to tbe adjustment and collection 
of^^Vonchers and other claitDS against the United States 
Government in all its Departments. 

Accounts and lulls against the Government made out 
in proper form, and Vouchers therefor obtained anJ the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounts, can 
.save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
bis hands for collection. 

BEFERENCES: 

Uou. D. Davis, Bloomiugton^ 111.; Hon. Joseph Holt, 
■Washington, D. C; Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo ; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.; J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the West 



Samuel Kdux. 



IrwinZ. Smith. 



KNOX & SMITH, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 

BAJtBys BUILDING, 
my 21 3f Fifth and OUve Streets. 



O'FALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Mauafactui er? and Wholesale Di.'aU'rs in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINC PAINTS, 
Colors,__Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

Slori?, 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

il3=Casli paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beaii«, 

GEO. W. BANKER. President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER, Secretary. 



A. S. W. Goodwin. Rub't Anderson. Peter Bohr. 

QOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

Manufacturers of 

LARD OIL, SOAP ANC CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Mam and Second. 

Factory—Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS. MO. 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

(IF XEW roilK. 

FP.ED-K S. WIXSTOX. Presii^k.vt. 

Accumulated cash Assets, Isl Feb., 1864. $10,300,000. 

THE safest and strongest Lite Insurance Coni|)any in 
tlie United States. SAM'L COPP. Jn.. ABent, 

X. W. corner Main and Second Kts. 



D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

a K O C E R , 

So. no Market street, between Fourth and Fifth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

33"Good5 sent to any part of the city free of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BRONZES. FRENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 

H.WE just received and are now openisg the largest 
and best stock of 

Laiup« and Cias Fixtures, 

Ever seen in tbe United States, which they offer low, 

For Cash. Only, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

.Vj. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

ris, by its adoption or neglect, a FORTUNE gained 
yj- lost to a family at a man's death. 

Tie Mfltiial Benefit Life Insurance Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceased members, over 

S3,200,000, 

And its accumulation now exceeds 

^5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER. State Agent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



^. Johnson. F. O. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wliolesale Dealers in 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

X. E. Corner Secund and Locust streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

J^'Papers of any size and weight made to order. 



, PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTYRE. 



KING, UOAJS^ & CO., 

lni|iorlerh and Jolilier^; of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 105 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdavs 
and Fridays. Received in Public "Warehouse on 
tjtorage, Wool. Cotton and Merchandise generally, I'ur 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOD, Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advances made on consignments. 



The Be!^t is the Cheapest. 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

Ko. 7 South I'^ifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
Hint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks. &c. Agents for 
risk's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfactimi. No family should be without ona. All kinds 
Oual Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

53 North Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styles of Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Hats of every description tor Men and Buys; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed} Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags. Umbrellas, &;c., and Furs in their season. 



WESTERN AliRR'l'LTURAL MPOT .•\NP SEEP STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & Co., 

No. 56 North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

A FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
LjL and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

Xo. 39 Fourth Btreet, opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, oflers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to tbope 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter bow 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every de-:cription ot 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

ilj" 100 ton of Rags wanted for cash.,=g3i 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $6,000 000. Nnmber of 
Policies issued in 1863, 6,686 ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-halt of premiums re- 
ceived la notes, which notes are cancelled bv dividendK, 
HENRY STAGG, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail 

a R O C K H S , 

Nos. 75 & 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Ordc-rs from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLET, 

108 .Wain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GUSS & ODEESSf ARE, 



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AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the hu;_'cst .■iiock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. PILLEY 

Has. according to returns made under oath by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main t^tre^t. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, acturding to returns made under oath ae above, 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
w;ire huust* on Main -^irpft. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple 3nd fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware. Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
BrittanniaWare, SilverTlated Ware, Trays, Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery, Wat'T Coolers. Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Leddle Elliots 
& Sons* Whit'- Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vanes and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a variety of which thev have liberally donated to 
the M. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I, FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new goods direct from mannfac- 



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THE D^ILY COXJIN^TERSIGI^. 



D. A. Winter. H. Wicko. 

D. A. WINTER & CO., 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

N"u. '204 Franklin avenue, bel. Elevenib and Twelfth sts., 

ST. Lours, MO. 

Repairiuj: warranted and accurately esecutr-d. 



SEWENC MACHirJE CO. 

SALES ROOMS, 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verjudah Row.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



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UNION LINE. 

Union TraisportatM & Iiisiirance Co. 

FAST FREIGHT LINE EAST AND WE.ST, VIA 
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 

TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
N'... 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



NEW VORR PIKi: AND MARISK 

INSURANCE AGENCY. 

BEHX^L P 'J' H E LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OF NEW YORK. 

Office — No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Capital, $6C0,00O; Surplus, Sfi8,493; Assets, $"68,493. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable 1)1 operty,again.st loss or damage by tire. 
The insured receive 7S per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TlMOTnv G. CnURCniLL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KEMEYS, Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 



CONN, 

$70,39G 12 J Assets, 



OF NEW HAVEN 
Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplu 
$570,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings. Merchandise, Household Furifi- 
ture, Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or damage by fire. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent of net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks 
CH.'VS WILSON, Sec. D. R SATTERLEE, Prcs't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, (icn'lAg't and Adjuster. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,' 00 ; Surplus, Janu.iry 

I, 1864, $89,376 27; Assets, S389 376 27. 
ISAAC R. St. JOHN, Sec. BPW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. 

Metropolitan Insurance Comp'y, 

lOS Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $300,000; Assets, Jan. 1, 1864, $642 641 86. 

Scrip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 36 per cent. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by fire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on capgo 
or freight. The assured receive 75 per cent, of the net 
profits, without iucurring any liability, or in lien there- 
of, at their ostion, a liberal discount upon the premium 

JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM, Pres-t. 

ROE'T M. 0. GRAHAM. Vice Pres't 

EDW'D A. STANSli0RY.2i Vice Pres't. 

JOHN C. GOODRIDGE, Socretary. 

WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 

STOrK COMPANY— INCORPORATED 182] . 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

Cash Capital, $500,000; Surplus, $272,916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President, 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by fir.', at rates as low as oth- 
er first class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 

Phoenix Insurance Company, 

BROOKLYN, N. Y, 

Offices— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital. $500 000; Surplus. March 1, 1864 $222- 
219 20; Assets, $722,219 20. 

FrsURANCB against loss by fire. Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inland transportation. 

STEPHEN CROWEI.L, President, 
EDGAR W. CltOWELL Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 

SAFEST AND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OP INSURANCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadivay, (cor. Maiden Lane,) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb. 1, 1864, $582 000. 

Scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to piirttcipatc. receive 75 per 
cent, of net profits. Insures BuiMiugs, Merchan- 
dise. Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or damage 
by fire, .and marine risks on Likes rivers and canals. 
3B0. C, SATTERLKK. President, 
IIBNRY WES'.'ON Vice President. 
WM. K LOTIIROP, Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Ass't Sec'y. 



Nortti Missouri Railroad. 

3^^^ 0^z ^^^ ^^^w ^^^^ ^jiC»J^?^ 

In connection .rith Hannibal and St. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

"WESTON, 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are made with the Haunihal and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Builioston and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of luwa. 

On and after Sunday, November 15th. 1863, 

St. Joseph Express leaves St. Louis at 1:16 a. M. 

Mail and Accommodation Train at 3:30 p. m. 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passen^^Pr Roonis have been fitted up at 
the Pepot, curntT of NoiLh Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers. 



No. 40 



House, 



TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

Under Planters' 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable infonnation can be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. 

23= Be certain that your ticket reads i " Via North 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. n. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



P A-CIFIC K.-A.IIjS,0-A.aZ>. 










|N and after Monday, December 7th, 1863, trains will 
"eave St. Louis, as followa : 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping at all stations 

andrunning through to Knobnohter, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation — Daily except Sunday, at 5:00 

p. M. 

Stages — Leave Dresden for Warrensburfi, Lexington, 
Pleasant nill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield. Bolivar and Wart^aw, on Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train; Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a. m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for RoUa and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner (if Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Company'.-* Through Ticket Ofiice No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' tlouse. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't. 
B. W WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Eailroad. 



Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows : 
For Pilot Rnob^ Potosi, and all stations, at. ..6:15 A. M, 
For Desoto ftt 6;15 a. m. and 4 p. m. 

Ectnrning— Will leave 

Pilot Knob at 3:00 P. M, 

Potosi at. 3:50 p. m, 

DeSoto at 6:00 a. m. and 5:35 p. m. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains, 
For Carondelet at 6:15, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11,30, a. m ; 

2:00 4:00 6:25. 7:30 9:00 and 11:30 r. m. 
For Dockt at 6:16, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30^ a. m., 2:00 and 

4:00 p. M. 
For JeflTerson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:15, 11:30 a. 
M., and 4:00 p. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7.30 A. M.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. m. 
JeflTerson Barracks at 7:40 a. m ; 1:05 and 7:55 p. m. 
Docks at 7:54, 9;15, 10.33, a. m.; 1;I7, 3:07, 5:46 p. M. 
Carondelet at 5:30 6:20. 8:00, 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20, 
3:10, 5:48, 7:00,8:10, 10:45 p. m. 

S D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup't. 
ISIDOH BDSn, General Agent. 



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PUBUSHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOK THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITABY FAIR. 



'POSSXJNT QUIA FOSSK ■VIDENXUR.' 



No. 5. 



St. Louis, ISlay 23, 1864. 



I^rice lO Cents. 



Makagebb. 



(Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
I Mrs. S. a. RANLE'IT. 



Editor, ANNA C. BRACKETT. 



Monday, May 93, 1864. 



THE fj^t:r. 

Reduood Kates of Admission, on and 
aftcT Friday Morning, May iiOth.. 

ADMISSION 60 cts. 

CnlLDRKN Half Price. 

Doors open at eleven o'clock, A. M. Ssbibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GBN. KOSBCRANS, PraaideDt, 



Head Quarters op the Finance Committee 

Or THE Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

Fair building, 

St. Louis, Mny 19. 1864, 
To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'cloclc, P. M. 8. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully, 

^ Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Fox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com. 
M. J. LipPMAN, Sec'y. 

(J^°The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Departmert. 



THE FAIR. 

CONTECTIOKARY. 

The Confectionary table is in the North 
wing of the building, not far beyond the Flo- 
ral department. It needs no de.iorations, for 
its pyramids and towers adorn it sufBcienlly. 
These large pyramids are to be raffled for. 
One — very eluborate — on the east side of the 
table, deserves a special notice. It is in the 
form of a huge palace, and elegantly finished. 
Around it stand sugar guardians ot colossal 
stature, who might be said to form a suite of 
attendants. It is from the manufactory of 
Blanke & Co., 1G8 Market.street. Flags wave 
from its summit, and its towers look proudly 
down. A temple pyramid on the other side, 
"bears the name of the architect at base: L. 
Pezolt; and in point of architectiir.-il skill, 
may well challenge even Mr. Rumbold'g at- 
tention. The couiiler is freighted also with 
several large and elaborately ornamented 



cakes, which are also to be rafiled oiT. As for 
tolling our readers of the different temptations 
at this counter, it is of no use for us to attempt 
any such thing ; and as we hate to fail in any- 
thing we attempt, wo consider it safer not to 
try. The most refined tastes m.^.y be suited 
French candies and bonbons and chocolate 
fancies. It oughthardly to bo a recommenda- 
tion to say French candies. We almost wish 
the table had been stocked entirely with Amer- 
ican manufacture. It has been furnished by 
nearly all the city confectioners, and does 
them great credit. 

FANCY GOODS. 

On the west side of the sonth wing, will be 
found the wall table of the Fancy Goods de- 
partment. One scarcely knows where to be- 
gin here, or having begun, where to stop. 
Sofa pillows and afghans without number, of 
every variety and style — several elegant af- 
ghans which are to be raffled. This heavy 
worsted work suffers a disadvantage in that it 
is to be sold while the weather is so warm that 
it is absolutely uncomfortable to touch it. But 
just fancy a cool Fall day, and yourself riding 
in a buggy behind a fast horse on Washington 
aveno'j. and one of those 'afghans snugly 
tuckeii about your knees and over and around 
the one who shall sit beside you. That ia the 
way to look at them ; and if you do, you will 
be sure at least to take a chance, if not to pur- 
chase one outright. Eat an ice cream, drink 
soda from the New Bedford fountain, then sit 
down before the counter and fan yourself, and 
imagine the effect of that drivj. There is 
also an elegantly embroidered piano-cover, 
which it is well worth your while to examine. 
Its worth is $100. Moss-work, and fans, and 
work-baskets help to fill the alloited space; 
and over the heads of the attendants the words 
' U. S. Grant," and " Union," are displayed. 
We have only one fault to find, and that is, 
that the decorations are rather too numerous 
and highly colored to display the goods to the 
best advantage. Plainer walls and ceiling 
would set otf the bright colors beneath, while 
now the eye is tired,, and longs for a colorless 
background. The "hints to yonng men," 
which may be found at the other table of this 
same department, may prove invaluable. 

fflsniNO POND. 

And now tor the Fishing Pond. It is sur- 
rounded by a strong fence to keep out those 
who might inadvertently fall in and wet their 
feet in the excitement of fis'ii ig. The fact is, 
wo have not been able to get very near it. In 
the first place, there is the path around, then 
the fence, and then generally two tieis of 
people— so wo sea only the linos, and the red, 



blue and white ribbons which ornament them, 
as the polos are moved to deceive and allure 
the fish. At the proper times, they donoteven 
need a bait, but snap eagerly at the bare hook. 
To be sure, blue fish do the same; but then 
one has to haul in with a taut lino, or they 
will leap from the hook before one can take 
them oft'. These fish are better behaved ; and 
after they are once on, they "si-ay put," till 
you choose to take them. The species are va- 
rious — Flounders, Haul-about, Her-rings, and 
ot^cr rings, &c., &c. Sometimes, we under- 
stand, rare and curious varieties are secured, 
and occasionally a gold or silver fish. The 
pond seems to be supplied by an intermittent 
spring, for sometimes the water entirely dis- 
appears, and of course fishing has to be sus- 
pended for a while ; but after a period it re- 
turns again, bringing an abundance of fresh 
fish. We are assured, however, iVom head- 
quarters, that it has no connection, under- 
ground or otherwise, with the guy-sirs of Ice- 
land. 

ffREBDMEN AND REFUaEKS. 

What would St. Louis have thought, three 
years ago, if, in a mrgic mirror, the scene of 
to day had been disclosed, and she had seen 
such a department as this in the future Pair ? 
Frcedmen ! These are the men who may bo 
seen at lienton Barracks ; and when we ask 
them how they like the army service, they 
ask in return, "What do the people say of us? 
Do they thir.k we are doing well for our- 
selves?" We remembered the brave charge 
at Fort Wagner, where Colonel Shaw fell, 
surrounded by his devoted followers, and said, 
"Nobly ; we Ave proud of you." 

And the Refugees ! Have we not seen them, 
too? Do we not know how, hunted down 
like wild beasts, they seek the shelter of the 
woods and mountains till they come under the 
shelter of the flag which is to them safety, and 
friends, and hope, and light in their diirkness? 
The names of "Port Hudson," and "Free Ar- 
kansas," ornament the wall.s. They have 
three departments — one being devoted en- 
tirely to the Freedtnen, one to the Refugees, 
and the middle one to both. The tables show 
a great variety, as might be expected. The old 
" Bay State" sent to the Freedmen two boxes 
of valuables from Walertown and Boston, 
and New Haven sent also a generous contri- • 
bution. This is the first of the Sanitary Fairs 
which has had such a department, as our read- 
ers will have noticed in the beautiful poem 
which we have already given tlicm from a 
Massachusetts woman. There are some ele- 
gantarticles, worked by colored people : a fine 
piiino stool— and tlic department have now a 
piano to match — sent from Rochester, N. Y. 



o, 



THE D_A.ILY COU:^^TERSIG]Sr. 



Who wants a piano ? Because, if yoit do, you 
may as well buy it here as anywhere else, and 
so help those who, with God's help,'are striving 
to help themselves. There is also a fine trans- 
parency of Colonel Colt, tho ever famous re- 
volver-colonel. A beautiful 'basket of wax 
flowers from Springfield, Illinois, also calls 
for a notice. But the cause pleads more loudly 
than all. Help those who are trying to help 
themselves. You stand on the top round of 
the ladder. Lend those below you a helping 
hand. You sit at ease and read your morning 
paper's account of the guerrilla ruffians. Give 
of your abundance to those who have suffered 
at their hands and lost their all. See for 
yourselves what slavery has done for them, 
both white and black, and pledge yourselves 
never to rest till it is swept from our whole 
land. 



PUT IT THROUOH. 



" Don't telegraph home to us, hut put it 
through." — President Lincoln to Jim Lane. 

Come, Freemen of the land, 
Come, meet the last demand, 
Here's a piece of work in hand. 

Put it through ! 
Here's a log across the way. 
We have stumbled on all day. 
Here's a ploughshare in the clay, 

Put it through ! 

Here's a country that's half free. 
And it waits for you and me 
To say what its fate shall be. 

Put it through ! 
While one traitor thought remains, 
While one spot its banner stains, 
One link of all its chains, 

Put it through ! 

Hear our brothers in the field. 

Steel your sworOs as theirs are steeled, 

Learn to wield the arms they wield, 

Put it through ! 
Lock the shop and look the store, 
And chalk this upon the door, 
- " We've enlisted for the war. " 

Put it through ! 

For the birthright yet unsold. 
For the History yet untold. 
For the Future not unrolled, — 

Put it through ! 
Lest our children point with shame 
On the fathers' dastard fame. 
Who gave up a nation's name. 

Put it through ! 

Father Abram ! no man thrives 
Till with all his team he drives ! 
Take our twenty million lives, — 

Put it through ! 
'Tis to thee the trust is given, 
'Tis by thee the bolt is driven, — 
By the very God of Heaven, 

Put it through! js, e. h. 



The Fair is A grand success. The receipts 
up to Friday night, from sales of tickets and 
articles at the Fair were upwards of $30,000. 



THE BRAHMIN FEEFI, IN 
AMERIC.4, 

TO 
His Brother Fo-Furn. in Calcutta. 



I came among these vast tribes of Yankees, 
0, Fo-Fum, as thou knowest, to instruct them 
in the truths of oar sacred faith. I came un- 
terrified, though I had heard that they had as 
many religions as a centipede has legs, and that 
the various religionists agree only in hating 
one another, and cursing the name and power 
of Brahma. More than a year have I been 
in the land, and it is now time to give you my 
impressions and experiences. 

It is a most amusing people. They tell me 
they are not idolaters, yet they have more 
idols than the Egyptians. I am informed that 
they invent a new saint or deity every day of 
the year. Yesterday, it was a pretty dancer, 
to-morrow it will be a singer or fiddler, and 
next week it will bS some new and monstrous 
potato. You will hardly believe it, but for 
lack of sufficient idols to accommodate the 
whole people, they have, for years, been im- 
porting our best breeds of fowls ; and also, I 
grieve to add, those horrid, ostrich-legged 
and tailless monsters from Shanghae, that eat 
a bushel of corn at a mouthful. What can 
we expect from a people that delight in and 
worship such animals ? And yet the vanity 
of these people ! Dos'i thou believe it, 0, Fo- 
Fum, instead of my converting them, the}- 
have tried to convert me, a holy Brahmin, 
that have faithfully performed all the duties 
of the Braohmacari ; that have lived for years 
on roots and fruits ; that have swung for a 
week with an iron hook in mj- back ; that 
have stood on my head till I knew not which 
end I stood on ! These people do not believe 
in any such atonements. When I courteous- 
ly invite them to try a few swings by way of 
experiment, they reply that they believe in 
atoning for their sins by abusing other men 
behind their backs for theirs ; and not by 
sticking spiritual or material hooks into their 
own bodies. What little pity they have, comes 
in spasms, just as the cholera does in India 
after eating half a peck of cucumbers. I learn 
that this usually happens just after some man, 
or more especially some woman, makes a sad 
mistep in morals ; then the whole communi- 
ty agree to pounce upon the unhappy culprit, 
as a shoal of porpoises attack and devour a 
wounded lady, or gentleman of their race. I 
suppose this must be the requirement of the 
founder of their religion, though I confess I 
cannot find it in their Christian books. 

Yet it is these persons who offer prayers for 
me in their pagodas and temples ; yea, they 
have given me a large pile of Bibles to dis- 
tribute among my friends at home, and have 
already forwarded to Mrs. Fee-Fi and the 
children, enough Tracts to build a magnifi- 
cent funeral pyre, in case I should be so un- 
lucky as to die in this solitary land.. To my 
arguments they are deaf, and thej' answer my 
appeals only by scoffing. Oh ! Fo-Fum, for- 
give my bitterness of speech, for J am sorelj' 
vexed, and must let myself out, or explode in- 
stanter. As the flower blossoms fall upon the 



granite rock, so have my persuasive words 
fallen upon the hearts of these Yankees. As 
the fruit of the pomegranate and peach fall 
into the waters of the Ganges, and speedily 
float away into the waste ocean ; or sink into 
i the soft mud forever out of sight ; so fall the 
ripe words of our holy books, into tho muddy 
jand sappy minds of this fickle and rapid peo- 
ple. They only laugh at my bad English; 
I and the boys follow me in the streets, and pelt 
. me with mud and stones. 

One ray of light has darted along my path, 
I one breeze of hope has fanned my discour- 
I aged heart, one plaster only of encouraging 
balm has been clapped upon my wounded 
I spirits. One real and thorough convert only 
have I made. My own faithful servant and 
! body-guard, Patrick O'Toole, was immedi- 
I ately converted, on my promising him in- 
crease of wages, in proportion to the increase 
of faith. For two rupees he gave up swear- 
ing by St. Patrick, and now swears altogether 
by the Holy Bull! He insists that it requires 
no change of sentiment, as his were alwaj's 
behind the Hoh' Bull, which if true, is a 
wonderful instance of intuitive faith. For a 
suit of clothes, he jumped three feet into the. 
air, and cried out, ''Bully for Brahma!" 
which he informs me is the English for "bless- 
ed and Holy Brahma." Hearing this, in my 
fulness of joy, I embraced him, and exclaim- 
ed, "0! Patrick, say bully for Brahma and 
■Vishnu and Siva, and you shall have a silver 
watch." "I'll do it bedad," replied Patrick, 
"and if your reverence will give me & gold 
one, I'll bully the whole three millions of your 
Gods." 

O ! Fo-Fum, conceive my joy I He is the 
first fruits of my labors ; and I now feel that 
I have cast a great harpoon into the hide of 
the great crocodile, so that I have hopes of 
bagging the whole in the course of time. 

I was just going to write you about the in- 
satiable avarice of the Yankees, when circum- 
stances occurred which make me doubt my 
own senses. When I have been in the great 
cities, and stood at the corners, and seen hosts 
of men rushing to all points as if driven by 
four counter typhoons, I have often asked 
whither these people, and why such haste? 
Were their friends all just dj'ing of cholera? 
And the answer has ever been, they have gone 
to seek for monej-. 

The pedestrians rush along the streets in 
search of gold much faster than their broken 
down horses. The jpace of footmen in New 
York and Boston is six English miles per 
hour, while that of the omnibusses is only 
three or four. 

With these facts before me. you will not 
marvel, that I was about to add to the cata- 
logue of the follies of this people, the crime 
of a covetousness which knows no limit or 
abatement. But lo ! I have found my mis- 
take — do not all men have virtues which con- 
tradict, if they do not annihilate their vices? 

Know, then, that the Americans have for 
years, like the Europeans of China, been war- 
ring against vast hordes of rebels in the ne- 
gro country. They have dreadful battles, a<A 
the sick %nd wounded are as the sands upi ;i 



THE DA^ILY OOXJJSTTERSiaiSr. 



the beach, and they cry aloud for help. And 
the good men and good women that go not to 
the war, hurry like good angels to the hos- 
pitals and the bloody fields with food and 
clothes and medicines. 

They also establish Great Fairs all over 
the land, at which they sell whatever is con- 
tributed, and apply the proceeds to the pur- 
chase of what the sick and wounded need. 

In these mighty rivers all the streams of 
benevolence unite, and together pour vast 
tributaries into the silver lake of Charity. 
What peace and love and unanimity are here! 
Here, all their hundred and contradictory re- 
ligions blend as one. Here, mad avarice gives 
place to enthusiastic generosity. Instead of 
the rush to get money, there is rush to give it 
away. 

The sails of commercial eovetousness flap 
idly against the masts ; while the ships of 
mercy are collecting the ingots from all the 
golden isles, to carry to the poor and stricken 
ones afar off. 

Methinks that even the soul of Brahma must 
rejoice in the sight of deeds like these ; for the 
precious merchandise of the Sanitary Fair is 
the product of a better land than earth. 



For the CouutersigQ. 

DEATH OF THE CHRISTIAN 
SOLDIER. 



Br. MRS. SIOOUBNKY. 



Upon the battle-field he lay. 
The young, the strong, the fair. 

Yet light was in his glazing eye — 
A brightness kindled there. 

From pictures of his rural home, 
Beneath the elm-tree's shade ; 

The crystal brooklet, leaping near 
Where his glad boyhood played. 

The blazing hearth-stone, warm and gay 

For wintry evening's rest. 
Brothers and sisters clustering round 

Their parent's nurture blest. 

He hears the baby's cradle rock. 

The mother's carol deep. 
The warning of the ancient clock 

That told the hour for sleep. 

The father's voice, as bending o'er 

The great old Bible there. 
He read its sacred word, and raised 

The Christian household prayer. 

So on the Saviour, early loved, 

His latest hope he stays, 
Still gathering strength divine to bear 

The fading of his days. 

While blessed memories gird his soul 

As through the dying strife 
And fearful gate of blood, it gains 

The bliss of endless life. 



Conundrum. — What has a cat that nothing 
else has'? Guess. You can find out at No. 20, 
when you give up. 



THE REFUGEES 

fCONCLUDED.] 

Just before the scant fire, upon the bare 
floor, lay the mother of the family, perfectly 
unconscious, and moaning piteously. Beside 
her was a boy of fourteen, in the same condi- 
tion — unconscious and helpless. In one cor- 
ner of the room, upon an old bed, lay a child 
of five years, very sick, and beside him a dead 
brother, perhaps a year or two older. Near 
the door, on either side, were two grown up 
girls, from eighteen to twenty. 

I looked upon this scene of wretchedness 
with a sick and heavy heart, but there was no 
time to waste in idle wonder and regret. The 
wind was whistling through the broken win- 
dows, the fire dying upon the hearth. Want 
and death stood grimly over the helpless vic- 
tims, and must soon bear them out upon the 
waves of eternity if aid was delayed. 

"What shall I do?" I asked myself. To 
the e)'e there was nothing to do anything 
with. Yet the willing mind never fails to 
accomplish good in some manner, be it never 
so small, and I found it true in this case. 

I sent the ambulance drivers back to our 
Medical Director, with a request for supplies — 
sugar, tea, bread and dried fruits; and while 
he was gone, began the task of putting things 
to rights. First, I hunted an old blanket and 
spread it upon the floor in one corner, and 
placed the dead child upon it ; after which I 
managed to get the mother upon the vacant 
place where he had lain. Just then a few men 
came in to take the measure for his coffin, and 
to ask where they should dig a grave for the 
poor little outcast, and I pointed to a grave- 
yard within the inclosure in the rear of the 
building. The remains of the child — poor, 
despised and unpitied, save by a few — would 
rest just as sweetly in that aristocratic ground, 
from which the gleam of handsome tomb- 
stones rose almost proudly. 

Before sending them away, however, I got 
the boys to cut some wood and build a bright 
fire. By coaxing and bribing, a little negro 
girl was pursuaded into taking up the ashes, 
and when I had moved the largest boy from 
the floor to a pallet of old quilts, and swept 
the room, the bright fire diffused a cheerful 
glow over everything, which encouraged me. 
Down stairs in a negro cabin I found an old 
tea-kettle, which I pressed into service, for 
the purpose of warming some water. Then I 
found an old sauce-pan, which did the duty 
of a wash-basin, and aided by these, I man- 
aged to bathe the faces and hands of the suf- 
ferers. . By the time I had finished, the Or- 
derly came from the doctor with the articles I 
had sent. I then made some tea and toast, 
stewed some dried apples, and fed the starv- 
ing creatures as I should have fed an infant— 
they wore so entirely helpless. 

Darkness was creeping over the land e'er I 
had finished and could go home to procure 
burial garments for the dead boy. As I sat 
in my room that night, stitching the little 
white shroud, tears fell thick and fast. Those 
sufferers were alone through the dreary hours, 
and nono to watch over them. I had found 
an old black woman, it is true, who proipised 



to stay; but I felt little confidence in her 
ability to keep awake. So through the long 
night that terrible picture haunted me, sleep- 
ing and waking. 

The next morning I hurried out as soon as 
I could get my breakfast, and, to my joy, 
found Dr. Wood, of the 39th Iowa, there. He 
had come to prescribe for them, and was al 
ready planning some means of relief, inde- 
pendent of medicines. 

The first thing I did, however, was to have 
the boy buried. The soldiers came and bore 
him out with sad, serious faces, their kind 
hearts touched by the pitiful condition of those 
that remained. No eye followed the exit of 
the dead ; no tears fell or sobs swelled upon 
the air. Far beyond the consciousness of their 
loss they all lay, moans filling the room through 
their own bodily pain. 

There was a large room across the hall on 
the southern side of the house, and I soon 
began to prepare it for the reception of the 
sick. The negro woman and girl came to 
help me, and I had it well scrubbed and a 
large fire built upon the hearth. While the 
floor was drying, I got newspapers and pasted 
over the windows to keep out the blasts, du- 
ring which time Dr. Wood was superintend- 
ing the making of bunks, having detailed men 
for that purpose. 

By noon all was done. We took old wagon 
covers, for want of something better, and 
filled them with husks — thus making mat- 
tresses on which to lay our patients. How 
thankful I felt in looking over the change. 
Every nerve and limb ached with weariness, 
but I heeded it little, for my heart was full. 

In the course of the day meat, potatoes, 
meal, flour, and other provisions, were sent 
out to us, so that the house was now well sup- 
plied. This being the case, the next thing 
was to find some one to watch over the sick 
and cook for them. After a good deal of dif- 
ficulty I found a colored woman who said she 
would do it, and I hired her to stay all the 
time in the house ; yet I was forced to come 
twice a day to see them, bathe their faces, and 
make sure that their medicines were properly 
administered; else they might all have died. 
The two little boys did die, as it was, leaving 
only the mother and two daughters, of one of 
whom I shall always think sorrowfully. She 
was a fair, rather frail looking girl, and the dis- 
ease seemed to shatter her system completely. 
She can never be well and strong again. 

This is but one example out of the hun- 
dreds I have seen, and the few laborers in 
that field of wretchedness made me almost 
despair, sometimes. There were but few- 
ladies then at Athens. General Dodge's 
wife, with two other ladies and myself, were 
all, until a week or two before we left, when 
the General's sister came. But for those that 
were there, too much cannot be said. Mrs. 
D. is earnestly kind, unassuming in her be- 
nevolence, and gave comfort to many a sor- 
rowing heart. I believe that General D. him- 
self has done more for the relief of that class 
of people than any other in the field. 

In anotlier article I will tell my readers the 
condition of things at Corinth last summer, 
and his mode of improvement. B. Z S. 



THE D^ILY COXJIsrTERSiaN. 



SONO. 



fDedJcaled lo the Clay School " Old Folks, 
at the Public School Kxhibition.] 



' and snng 



Land of our fathers, in song and in story, 
The hearts of thy children shall 'stablish 
thy fame, 
Nations shall tell of thy wisdom and glory. 
And empires enyy the power of thy name. 

CHORUS. 

Shout, while the banner of Liberty waves, 
Columbia's children shall never be slaves. 

Land of our fathers, thy valleys and moun- 
tains 
Are fairer and dearer than any on earth. 
Free as thy breezes and pure as thy fountains, 
We'd keep thee forever, thou land of our 
birth. 

CHOBUS. 

Shout with glad voices, exultingly sing 
We march under freedom and God is our King. 

Land of our fathers, shall tyrants oppress thee 

And fetter thy children on land or on sea? 

No! justice and freedom alone shall possess 

tfaee 

And peace bring her smiles to the home of 

the free. 

CHORTS. 
Shout, till the nation re-echo the strains, 
Tyrants must tremble where liberty reigns. 
Cora Forbes. 



smoke and flame of conflict, and into the val- 
ley of death itself, when the echo of your 
songs shall reach them. Dear children and 
friends, continue to rally round this old flag. 
May these children mature into Christian, pa- 
triotic men and women, thereby answering 
the great end of their being in this life, and 
securing to themselves in the life to come, a 
citizenship in that better and heavenly coun- 
try, 

Cheer after cheer rose from tbe assembled 
mass, that " made the welkin ring," when the 
General concluded. 



GENERAL FISK'S SPEECH. 

On the occasion of the visit of the pub- 
lic schools to the Fair, they all assembled 
round the Floral Temple, and sang, 
" Rally round the Flag," after which. Brig. 
Gen Ti'iSK spoke as follows : 

Of r'.oBRB, Teachers and Scholars of St. 
Louis Public Schools : In the absence of our 
worthy President, Maj. Gen. Rosecrans, it be- 
comes my pleasing duty to welcome you to 
this Temple of beauty, which with all its 
treasures has been consecrated by the loyal 
people from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the 
sacred cause of Liberty and Union. I thank 
you for this offering of loyalty ; I thank God 
that the Public Schools of our city are under 
loyal management — truer patriots never 
breathed than the men who conduct our 
schools. Three years ago a traitorous, diabol- 
ical, wicked, corrupt, barbarous State admin- 
istration stole the funds of our public schools, 
to aid rebellion, closed our school houses, and 
turned ten thousand children into the streets 
of St. Louis. How gloriously this day con- 
trasts with this day three years ago! It will 
please me to write our worthy President, 
honest Abraham Lincoln, that ten thousand 
pairs of children's arms are stretched out to 
comfort the sick and wounded soldier at the 
front, and we will pray that the God of bat- 
tles may this day give our brave boys in Vir- 
ginia an overwhelming victory over the 
wicked host who are seeking the nation's de- 
struction. It will encourage the defenders of 
the unity and liberty of the country to go 
courageously and cheerfully forward into the! 



THE . TAILORS. 

[tBANSLATBD from the GERMAN.] 

Once there were some tailors. 
Right merry chaps were they, 
Ninety of them together, 
Nine times nine and ninety, 

Drank out of a thimble one day. 

And when the tailors all were met, 

They had a social chat. 

Ninety of them together, 

Nine times nine and ninety 
Sate on the crown of a hat. 

And when the tailors came home again. 
The people were all asleep, 
Then ninety of them together, 
Nino times nine and ninety 

Did through the key-hole creep. 

And when the tailors would have some fun, 
They all stood up and danced. 
Ninety of them together, 
Nino times nine and ninety, 

On a goat's tail pranced. 

And when at the tavern they were met, 
They held a feast in the house. 
And ninety of them together. 
Nine times nine and ninety 

Partook of a roasted mouse. 

And when there came a fall of snow 
A skating-match had they, 
Then ninety of them together 
Nine times nine and ninety. 

On the head of a goat did play. 

And when the tailors would fain go home. 
They had no buck to ride, 
Then ninety of them together. 
Nine times nine and ninety, 

A hazel-stick did stride. 

And when the tailors came home again, 
They sate at their wine again, 
Then ninety of them together, 
Nine times nine and ninety, 

A pint of wine did drain. 

And when they all were fuddled quite. 
And their eyes were heavy with sleep, 
Then ninety of them together, 
Nine times nine and ninety. 

Did into the snufi'ers creep. 

And when they all had slept enough, 
They couldn't get out again, 

So the landlord threw all ninety. 
Nine times nine and ninety 
Out of the window then. 



And as they fell into the street. 
They still kept spinning round, 
Then ninety of them together, 
, Nine times nine and ninety, 
Were in a gutter drowned. C. T 8. 



Attorney General's Office, 1 
Washington, May 14, '64. / 

Alfred Maekay, Esq., Cor. Sec, 

Sib : Your kind letter of April 6th, invi- 
t-ng me to tho Mississippi Valley Sanitary 
Fair, I do not doubt arrived here in due time, 
but it arrived when I was sick, an'i in the 
press of accumulated correspondence, both 
oflicial and private, was overla.J and for a 
time lost, and is only just now brought to my 
attention. I heartily thank you, sir, and those 
you represent, for the kind consideration 
which led you to honor me with the invita. 
tion, and I presume to assure you and them 
that you do me no more than justice in as- 
suming "that nothing short of thi most im- 
minent public duty elsewhere," could keep 
me away from a scone so interesting to. t'le 
heart of the patriot and philanthropist.. All 
that I have and all that I am, are so closely 
connected with St. Louis, its past.tils present, 
and its future that I love it even as a part of 
myself. And the present noble enterprise of 
the Great Valley of which St. Louis is the 
chosen theatre, appeals so strongly to the best 
faculties of the mind, and the purest emo- 
tions of the heart, that an old inhabitant of 
St. Louis must be dull indeed if ho be willing- 
ly absent from the Fair. Yet, I cannot leave 
my post in this crisis of our nation's fate; 
while even now, thousands of our best and 
bravest are dying at their post to uphold our 
holy cause, on the bloody fields of vengeance. 
With great respect, 

Your ob't servant, 

ED. W. BATES. 



WORD FROM NEW YORK. 

"A nation without a national government 
is an awful prelude;" so said Alex. Hamilton. 

"Secession is the legitimate consequence oi 
state sovereignty;" so says Jeff. Davis. 

Both are perfectly right, and it is for us to 
choose. Have we a country to cling to and 
to pray for, or must we put up with a flimsy 
league, the most inadequate of all govern- 
ments, if government, indeed, it can be 
called;? Modern civilization, with its high 
demands, stands in need of countries. The 
city republic of antiquity, is not our type, 
nor the feudal systems, nor the mere con- 
glomerate of conquered provinces, nor the 
feeble German league, nor the " universal 
monarchy." The normal government of 
modern time is the national polity. We must 
have our whole country, not an inch of 
ground loss, nor a drop of her rivers less, our 
country as it was, ovR Union ten times bet- 
ter. Francis Libber. 



A CURIOSITY. 

It is worthy of remark, that one of the p-en- 
tlemen who had his fortune told yesterday, at 
the Delphic Oracle, paid a silver quarter for 
the information received. 



THE D^ILY COXJI^TIiIRSIGN. 



5 



We tako pleasure in laying before our 
readers the following words from ono of our 
most thoroughly American poeta. The origi- 
nal copy will be found at the office. 

Amkbbuey, Massachusetts, 
,15, 3d. Mo., 1864 
My Dear Friend : I regret that illness com- 
pels me to cease, in a great measure, from all 
writing. It is in my heart to do all thee asks 
for, but I dare not attempt it. 

I send, however, a few Hues, which may be 
worth something in this day of autograph- 
hunting. 

I am no stranger to the labors and sacri- 
fices of the Western Sanitary Commission. 
Our people have contributed to its funds, and 
will do so again. 

May God, the All-Moroiful, jirosper your 
undertaking ! I sincerely thank theefor think- 
ing of me in connection with it, and am, 
Very truly and cordially thy friend, 

JOHNG. WHITTIER. 

The Catise. 

God mend his heart who cannot feel 
The impulse of a holy zeal ; 
And sees not, with his sordid eyes, 
The beauty of self-sacrifice ! 
Though in the sacred place he etands, 
Uplifting consecrated hands, 
Unworthy are his lips to tell 
Of Jesus' martyr miracle. 

Not to the swift nor to the strong 
The battles of the right belong ; 
For he who strikes for freedom, wears 
The armor of the captive's prayers ; 
And nature proflers to his cause 
The strength of her eternal laws ; 
While he whose arm essays to bind, 
And herd with common brutes his kind. 
Strives evermore at fearful odds 
With nature and the jealous gods, 
And Jares the dread recoil which late 
Or soon, their right shall vindicate. 

JOHN G. WHITTIER. 
14th, 3rd, Mo., 1804. 



I.^pecial Correspondence of the Cocntprsign.l 
MR. BKNTON. 

Boston, May 12, 1864. 
♦♦♦♦My news will of course be old before 
you beg to print in your paper, and you can omit 
it; and pray omit what 1 am going to write 
now, if, in your region, it will soom to have 
anything of a party or factional character. 
You well know that I do not "moan any such 
thing." I cannot write to Missouri — especial- 
ly on an occasion when she is showing her 
love for the Union, and giving her helping 
hand to the soldiers of the Union — without 
recalling the memory of Mr. Benton, and 
the great na*aonal services that he performed, 
although for so much of his life his home might 
have been considered a frontier position rather 
than a central ono. I am old enough to have 
passed most of my political life in party op- 
position to him. There was hardly a national 
question from 18u2 until the compromises of 
1860. in which 1 did not find myself, in my 



little sphere, ranged against him. There was 
the exception when in nullifying times Mr. 
Webster came to the support of Gen. Jack- 
son, and Mr. Benton came to the support of 
Mr. vVobstor ; but you can well remember, 
how, probablj', an inbred whig must for 
many years have looked upon Mr. Benton. 
But through all this time, I, all of us, recog- 
nized in Mr. Benton, what we did not always 
find in our opponents, a statesman, not a 
mere politician, when, in his later life, Mr. 
Benton remained almost the only living states- 
man of those who had shared the contests and 
maintained the stability and honor of our 
country in what may be called the middle 
period of its history, when he not only saw, 
but began to unmask the fallacies which had 
been the life-broatli of Mr. Calhoun, and 
when he was devoting his untiring industry 
to reproducing the Congressional history of 
our country — he was becoming at the same 
time the most cunning political soer, as he 
was the best filled fountain of political knowl- 
edge that the country had. In this respect 
his fate was that of Cassandra. His prophe- 
cies were neglected by his former opponents, 
and so his former friends were enabled to 
slight them by silence. But many of his 
warning words are still valuable as showing 
the motive, plan, and origin of events, now 
charged either upon chance or upon subse- 
quent occurrences. 

I think that among the various arguments 
which have been written to show the true 
origin of our present civil war, I have seen 
none so well slated in so brief a form as that 
given by Mr. Benton in his review of a part 
of President Pierce's Message, appended to 
his review of the decision in the Dred Scott 
case. (Benton's Review, &c., p. 181, et g 99 : 
Appleton's Edition, 1857.) Four years be- 
fore secession declared itself, he gives the ex- 
planation, motives and plans of secession ; and 
his authorities are Madison and Clay, and the 
Congressional records. If you have space to 
do credit in this way to a noble Missouri man, 
and at the same time to explain the nature of 
the conspiracy we are figKting against, you 
will do well to copy a few of these pages. At 
any rate, believe that an old Massachusetts 
"Whig feels that in supporting the national 
cause ho can rely as one of -liis best advocates 
upon Missouri Benton. 

« ' — 

AOENEROUS DONATION. 

Mr. Wesley Fallon, Chairmn of the Com- 
mittee on Carriages, i&c, has paid to Mr. S. 
Copp, Jr., Treasurer, the sum of $1000.65 as 
a donation from the Wagon Makers of St. 
Louis. The following are the names of the 
contributors : 

Woodman & Scott $500. 

Lewis Espenchield, 300. 

John Cook, 160. 

John Kern, : 50, 

H. Lenstrash 25. 

P. Furle&P. Haller, $10 each 20. 

Wm. Norderman& J. Schevohel 20. 

J. Eflthor & Kally, 10. 

J. Windeckor & J.Michael 15. 

R. A Soule, & Co.. UUin, 111 25. 



The General, who is quite particular as to 
his friends, en juired of a new acquaintance 
the other day, whether he was reared in afflu- 
ence or born in the la)) of fortune. The en- 
quiree replied ; no, but that he was in the 
"lapse of ages." at which reply, the General 
vamosed. 

The General was seen the other day view- 
ing with much complacency, the strip of 
earth in his backyard, where a few straggling 
plants were, under circumstances of much 
difficulty, attempting to live. "How man}- 
acres have you in thi.< plantation, we asked !" 
His wife sarcastically replied ; "Just as many 
as there are spires of grass, for every indi- 
vidual one of 'em is aching to grow." 

"Wonderful woman, that," said the Gene- 
ral with a benignant smile. 



"Why do you wear two badges ?" asked 
the General of us the other day. "Public 
Schools and Newspaper, of course, we replied 
with a.s much dignity as we could assume. 
"Well," said he, "between those and the 
proofs at the office, I think you might consid- 
er yourself badgered." We thought of the 
proof yesterday, when the compositor made 
Tribes of Israel into Tiber of Oreal, and " Le- 
ander or Lord Byron"' into "Landerovders," 
and "similar lamentable," into "smaler law- 
cutable and were silent." We are happy 
to add that that compositor has been dis- 
charged. 

None of the articles which appear in the 
Coimiersign have ever before been published. 
most of them were written expressly for the 
paper. We desire to fill it with original mat- 
ter. We wish our patrons to understand this. 



Notice. 
Parties who have made subscriptions to the 
Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, and who 
have not been called upon for the same, will 
please fend the amount of their contribution 
to the Treasurer. Samuel Copp, Esq., north- 
west corner of Chestnut and Second streets, 
or to S. W. Ely, Asssstant Secretary of Fi- 
nance Committee, at the Committee's Head- 
quarters in Fair Building, as they will, by so 
doing, greatly facilitate the settlement with 
Committees. E. W. POX, 

Chairman San. Fin. Com. 



Special Dispatches. 

The large blanket dailies usually make con- 
siderable of a blow about their "special" dis- 
patches, &c. Wo are proud to state that the 
Countersign has considerable to boast of — a 
large corps of special correspondents, a regu- 
lar "stafl"' of editors, news-boys innumerable, 
but more than all, a special, exclusive tele- 
graph line — which reports for no other paper '. 
More than that, our line is protected by the 
Government, and there is no danger of inter- 
ruption from guerrillas. This telegraph is of 
immense local and general importance; also, 
as visitors to the Fair can promptly telegraph 
to any part of the United States, at the same rate 
as from other offices, and the entire receipts 
from this line go to the Fair. Mr. J. J. KiN- 
NAMAJJ, Manager, and his attentive operators, 



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THE DA^ILY OOUl^^TERSiaiSr. 



deserve groal creiUt for the construction and 
manaseuient of this Fair Telegrapbi. 



SPECIAL NOTICES, 

Wk acknowledge in behalf of the Fair the 
receipt of a box, worth at least $200, from 
Kev Charles Brigham and Miss Keith, of 
Taunton, Mass. 

Glorious. —The sales of the L-eather. 
Boot and Shoe Dejiartment amounted on 
Saturday to $1,200 00 ! 

The Stereopticon, one of the most won- 
derful achievements of modern science, is to 
be seen in the large building on Olive street, 
west of the main entrance, at 3, 8, and flj, 
p. M. This immense building was erected by 
the Sanitai-y Committee, expressly for this 
modern wonder. Admission 26 cents. 

Five American Eagles and an Owl will 
be seen in the large cage just north from the 
Olive street entrance. One of these remark- 
able "Union" birds was contributed by G. F. 
Filley, Esq., of this city ; one pair by Col. K. 
W. Furnass, of the 2d Nebraska Cavalry — 
captured from the Sioux Indians at the battle 
of White Stone Hill, September 3d, 1863. We 
are unable to learn who were the donors of 
the other eagles and the owl. 

Silver Bricks for the Fair.— We notice 
in the Daily Enterprise, of Virginia City, 
notices of the shipment of three silver bricks 
— each 14 inches long, 5 in width, and 4 in 
thickness. The value of the three bricks is 
$6,548 48. The editor concludes his notice 
thus: "These bricks, with the half dozen 
others that will be forwarded to the St. Louis 
Fair, will set people ' back yonder ' to wonder 
ing where the deuce 'this Wahoe' is?" 

We anxiously wait to announce the ar 
rival of; the "perfect bricks.'' 

We regret that through a misunderstand- 
ing credit was not given where it properly 
belongs. The Book Department is under 
the direction of Mr. H. Crittendeti and Mrs. 
W. T. Hazard. 

Swords ! Swords ! ! — To real merit as de- 
cided by the vote of the people, come, cast 
your vote for the true man. The vote on Sat- 
urday, at 8, p. M., stood as follows: 

Hancock » 140 

Grant 86 

Butler 81 

McClellan ."^ 72 

Kosecrans 1'' 

and scattering. 

The Childrens' Department acknowl- 
edge the a donation of $100 from the St. Louis 
Pistol Club. 

Grand Kaffle, Monday evening, at the 
Bed Quilt Department, Fair Buildings, of two 
Quilts— one woolen and one of national silk — 
.shares nearly all gone. Come and see the fun. 

Notice the beautiful silk Flag at No. 20, to 
be given to the Regiment that has the mo.'it 
votes. Only 50 cents a vote. The 10th Kan- 
sas Infantry has the most to-day. 



Good iroR our Up-River Sister. — A dis- 
patch on Saturday from T. Dwight Thacher, 
President of Kansas City Sanitary Fail an- 
nounces that three thousand five hundred and 
twelve dollars have been forwarded to us, as 
the net proceeds of her auxiliary Fair. 

See the Carved Work from Switzerland, 
at the Book Stand. It is rare and curious. 

Bids will be received at the Book Stand for 
the National Photographic Album, which con- 
tains the autographs and likenesses of the 
President, Cabinet and Senators. Those de- 
sirous of getting a rare and valuable collec- 
tion will not fail to call and b'd. 

The Skating Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 

John P. Camp, Esq., has kindly volunteered 
to act as general agentfor the Central Finance 
Committee, and will visit all the depart- 
ments remote from the office, to give all ne- 
cessary assistance and information. 

Let every one who has never been in a real 
New England Kitchen, visit the one at the 
Fair. Those who "got their bro'tin' up down 
East" will not fail to go. 

Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our office. No. 20 Fair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papers please copy. 



LETTERS 

In the Post-office, Fair Building. 



Anderson, Mrs Robert 
Anderson, miss Brlle 
Adams, miss 
Alters, miss Luo 
Benton, miss 
Budd, miss Helen 
Budd, miss Belle 
Blow, miss Susie 
Bogy, miss Josephine 
Blow, miss Alice 
Brother, miss Fannie 
Bennet, miss Lucy 
Brainier, miss V 
CrackPtt, miss A C 
Bennet, M. 
Chapman, miss 
Chamberlain, miss Julia 
Clark, miss Nellie C 
Ghoteau,miss Corinne 
Constable, miss 
Consiuble, miss Lizzie 
Cuno. miss Mary L 
Carlor, miss' Mary 
Call', missMattie I 
Cheever, mrs N 
Uean, mrs Rebecca 
Drake, miss Annie 
Drake, miss Klla 
D'Oencb, miss IT 
Diitton, miss Belle 
Katun, Mrs N J 
Kaiou, miss Mattie 
E.ids, miss Josephine 
Eads, miss Sophia 
Erskine, miss A 
Eichbaum, miss Helen 
Fritz, mrs 
Fisk, miss Kate 
Filley, miss Ellen 
I'^ilU^y miss Maria 
FiUey', miss Ellen 
Friizier, niisn Mollie K 
Freosp, miss Uattie 
Floyd, miss Mary B 
Gluver, miss Jennie 
Gale, miss Mary 
Goodwin, miss Mollie 
Glover, miss Mary 
Gasom, mrs 
Gale, miss Ellen 
Grooerman, miss F 
Harris^ miss 



Hunton, miss Mary 
Uart, miss Mollie 
Hart, miss Nan 
Herd, miss Julia 
Holling-sworth, miss Clara 
Hunt, miss Nellie 
Irwin, miss 
Knapp, miss Lou 
Lowe, mrs Ned 
Lackland, miss Ella 
Mack, miss Mary 
Mason, mrs Margaret 
Marks, miss Myra 
Maltby, mrs Frances 
Morrison, mrs 
McGrafl, miss Eliza 
Moore, miss Mary 
McMillan, rars Laura 
McMurray, miss 
McMurray. miss Annie 
McClnney, miss Liddie 
Moreau, miss Leila 
Moreau, miss Ella 
Michell, miss Louisa 
Normau, miss Mercie 
Oglesby, miss Minnie 
Oglesby, miss Josephine 
O'Shay, miss 
Ogden, miss Annie 
Owens, miss Jennie 
Partridge, mrs Geo 
Pine, miss Lina 
Pralte, miss Dena 
Rogers, miss Lottie 
Rogers, miss Maria 
Randolph, miss JuHa 
Sheploy. miss Nellie 
Stage, miss Jennie 
Sweeny, miss Kate 
Shaw, miss Eliza 
Smith, miss Hallie 
Smith, miss Jeunie 
Taylor, miss Sofy 
Tutlle, miss Frances 
Tyng, miss FaTiny 
Treat, miss Mary 
Tillay, miss Ida 
Vogelburg, miss Fanny 
Vallc, miss Alice 
Whiiing, miss 
Whiting, miss Mary 
Woolfolk, miss Lizzie 



Harris, miss V 
Holmes, miss Belle 

Grentler 

Angelroth, August 
Anderson. Spain 
Albright, Will 
Benecke, Henry 
Burns, mr 
Beanoais, Jal 
Baily, C C 
Bennet, Edward 
Bennet, Lt 
Burchard, mr 
Bragg, Charley 
Bates, EdR 
Boyle, Col 
Brink, Maj 
Bolton, Wm 
Bender, Geo 
Blackmau, True W 
Ballard, Maj 
Beaudais, John 
Barr, Ed M 
Brown, Theo 
Benton, W H 
Barney, Charles 
Berry, James 
Bradley, Dv "W H 
Baker, Col J H 
Blanciiard, Geo R 
Bixby, Dr 
Byriuw, mr 
Brown, Th W 
Brinke, maj 
Clarke, ThoB 
Cliue. R S 
Crane E 
Collier, John A 
Callender, WH 
Chanvenet, Regie 
Carden, J E 
Coyle, Col 
CheaTer, Amnie 
Comstock. Charles 
Culleu, Norman 
Colliei,, Tommy 
Carson, Bruce 
Chapman, J F 
Campbell. Albert 
Campbell, Dick 
Crow, mr 

Chapman, Capt E D 
Crowell. Stephen 
Catlin, Theo 
Camp, John P 
Dunelson. Isaac 
Duu/.er. Charles 
Dreirer, Rudolph 
Delafield, mr 
Davidson, Gen- 
Dana, Geo D 
Durkee. Dwight 
DuBois, Col John V 
Dutro, CarwTD 
Dean, A F 
Droniiiard, Capt 
Drake, C D 
Ewing. Genl 
Eaton, Geo 
Elzel, Fred 
Engelmann. Geo, jr 
Edwards, Richard 
Eichbaum, George 
Elly. maj A 
Edgar, T B 
Eizel, Fred 
EUoard, Charlie 
Edwards, Jno 
Eaton, Capt Lucien 
Fitcb, R H 
Fnsler, George 
Franklin. R H 
Frost, mr 
Filley, O B 
Pilley. G F 
Fletcher, Frank 
Freeman, S 
Fisk. Gen C B 
Frankenthal, Alexander 
Fox, E W 
Fisher, Lewis 
Foy, P L 
Fowler, mr 
Gauntt, TT 
Greeley, C S 
Goddard, Jos 
Goodwin, A S "W 
Goodwin, Frank 
Glover, Henry 
Gaylord A J 
Goodwin, George 
Gilpin, Ch 
Gempp, Frank 
Gray, J B 
Greene, R C 
Goodwin, Frank y 



Warren, miss Alice 
Tarnell, miss Lida 



aeti's List. 

Godfrey, George 
Holmes, John 
Ilertle, Dan 
Hubbard, Maj 

Harris, Capt 

Holdenbradt, Theo 

Hudson, mr 

Ilodgman, John 

Hart, Capt R S 

Hamilton, J F 

Hardin, Willie 

Howe, Maj 

Handley, Fred 

Hanna. mr 

Howard, Thomas 

Harrison, Capt 

Hilyurd, Dr Theo 

Holcomb. A E 
I Hedenberg, S A 

Hynes, S B 

Howard, E O 

Jones, Jonathan 

Jones, Charlie 

Johnson. -Albion 

Johnson, Dr J B 

Koerner, M 

Kuuffman, J 

Krum, Chester 

Kastelhuhn, Dr 

Lightner, L 

Leonard, F A 

Leonard. Robbie 

Lyman, Goo 

Leavenworth, Zeb 

Murphy, Maj 

Meyer, F O C 

McClure, mr 

Mack, Master H 

McKerney, Albeit 

Morris, mr 

Morgan, Henry 

Montgomery, Lt Schuyler 

Marks. Willie 

McKellopps, Dr 

Moritz. mr 

Mackay, Maj 

Newell, J H 

Northrup, R K 

Owens, Henry 

O'Reilly, Dr 

Oxley, nir 

Pleasanton, Mil.) Gen 

Pulsifer, Capt 

Partridge, Geo 

Porter, TG 

Pretorions, B 

Rawlings, C C 

Rankin 

Richards, T T 

Rombour, Rodrick 

Rice. Ed P 

Ridgway, J 

Rich, Shebnah 
*■ Rosecrans, Maj Gen 

Steilz, A 

Sigel, George 

Slayback, Preston 

Slayyack, E 

Shapleigh, Frank 

Stone, Charlie H 

Seuter, Henry 

Scott, J C 

Smite, Jas, 299 Olive st 

Smith, J W Esq 

Sagers, Caleb 

Schenck. Dr Peter 

Sludley. R P 

St. Alartin, Wm 

Scott, Willie 

Seymour, Prof George E 

Stacey 

Smith, Willie 

Smith, Asa 

Straus, M 

Say re 

Schotield, E M 

Scarritt. W 

Smith. Wm P, &c., &c. 

Fiilson. Capt Chas 

Trigg, J S 

Totteu, Byron S 

Thorns, Capt R S 

Thomas, J S 

Lofel, Prof 

Thomas Isaac 

Vaughan, Maj C 

Von Gruenhagen, August 

Whitmore, Henry 

Wherry, Joe 

Waterhouse, Prof 

Wood, Gov 

Yeatman. Jas E 

Yager 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE finest and best assortment of custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth st., opposite Planters' House. 



THE D-A.IX.Y COUNTiCJRKSia^. 



WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TO 

No. 63 Washington Avenue, 

Two doors oust of Ihf Quartermaster's Uepartmcnt 

JOHN pTcaimp 

Wil! give hih attention to tho adjustment and oollectioD 
of]^Vouchers and other claims against tbe United States 
Government in all its Departments. 

Accounts and bills against the Government made ont 
in proper form, and VoucUers therefor obtained and the 
amonnts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounts, can 
nave themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
bis hands for collection. 

REFERENCES: 

Hon. D. Davis, Bloomington, III.; Hon. Joseph Holt, 
Washington, D. C.j Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo.; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.; J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the Weet 



Scimuel Knux. 



li win Z. Smith 



KNOX Sc SMITH, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 

DARBY'S BUILDING, 
my2I 3C Fifth and Olive Streets. 



O'FALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Manafacturere. and Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZIEG PAINTS, 
Colors,^Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

KtorCj 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

JCj^Cash paid for Flaxseed and Castor BeaDS. 

GEO W. BANKER, President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. PULLER, Secretary. 



D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

a Pi o c E R , 

No. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Fifth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

JCi^Goods sent to any part of the city tree of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

A>T) 

BRONZES. FRENCH CLOCKS, &c. 
J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



HAVE jut:l received and are now opening the largest 
and best stock of 

Iiainp« and Ga« Fixtures^ 

Kvf-r sien in the United States, which they offer low, 

For Cash Only, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 78 Noilh Fifth strpfl. 

ST. LOUIS. 



A S. W Ooo.lwHi Kob't Anderson Peter Belir. 

GOODWIN, ANDEKSON & CO., 

Manufacturers of 

LARD OIL, SOAP AND CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st.. 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

IT in, hy its ndopl.ion or neplect. a F(.>RTUNE gained 
or lost to a family at a man's death. 

Tlie Iiitiial Benefit Life Insurance Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceased membera, over 

S3,200,000, 

And its accumulation now exceeds 

^5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER, State Agent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. F. O. Sawyei . 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wholesale D-.-al'^rs lo 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E. corner Second and Locust streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

Jl3^I*'^pers of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BEBLE AND TKACT DEPOSITOR A\ 

J. W. McINTYRB. 



WESTERN iUlRICULTURAl DEPOT AND SEED STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & Co., 

No. 66 North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

A FULL assortment ot Farm Implements andFarm 
ri and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fourth street, opposite the Planters' House, 

J J. OUTLPiY, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, oflfers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture oj any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a Bmall picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

jl3= 100 ton of Rag5 wanted for cash.=£E 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OF nAKTFOKD. 

ACCDMULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number ot 
Policies Issued iu 1863, 5,685 f Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of premiums re- 
ceived iu notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends. 
HF.NRT STAGS, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street,^corner Pine. 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

UF NF,W YORK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON, President. 

Accumulateilcash Assets, 1st Feb.. 1864, $10,300,000. 

TlIK safest and strongest Life Insurance Conijianv in 
the United states. SAM'L COPP, Jr., Asent, 
N. W. corner Main and Second sts 

KINO, T>O.AJS[ & CO., 

Importers and Jobbers of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 106 M^iin Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



.A. XT O T l O PO- S . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
storage. Wool. Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOD. Public Warehouseman 
Liberal cash advances made on consignments. 



The Best is the Cheapest 

G. W. CITRTIS3 & CO.. 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KKEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best cryeta! 
flint Chimneys. Globes, Wicks, &c. Agents for 
Fisk's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ona. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styles of Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Tlats uf every description for Men and Boys ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies. Misses and Children; Travelin? 
Baas, Unihrellas, &c., and Furs in their season. 



"WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO.. 

Wholesale and Retail 

a R O C E K s , 

Nos. 75 &. 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLEY, 

lOS inain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GLASS & PEKSf ARE, 



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AS, according to returns made by ail the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has. according; to n-turns made under oath hy all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, acLordiiig to return.- made under oath a£ above, 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass, Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Luukin^ Glasses, 
BrittanniaWare. Silver'PIated Ware, Trays. AVaiters. Ta- 
ble Cutlery. Water Coolers. Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Lcddle Elliot.^ 
& Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in London. Paris and Kew 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
the M. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new guodfi direct from manufac- 
tures. 



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THE D^ILY COXJIsrTERSIGN. 



D. A. Winter. 



H. wicke. 

D. A. WINTEE & CO , 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

Ho 204 Franklin i%xnae, bet. Klevenlh and TwelfUi sts., 

ST. tOUIS, MO. 

Kepairing warranted and accurately executed. 



SEWtMC gW&CHIHE CO. 

SALES ROOMS. 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verandah Row.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



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NEW VOKE FIUE AND MABINB 

INSDKANCE_ AGENCY. 

BEHOL D i'H E LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OP NEW TOBK. 
Office— No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Capital, $6;0,000; Surplus, $68,493; Assets, $'68,493. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture. Rents, Vessels in port and their C-irgues, and 
other insurable property, agaiust loss or damage by Are. 
The insured receiv-e 75 per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TIMOTHT G. CHURCHILL, Prea't. 
EDWARD KEMEYS, Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW n.4.VEN, CON'N. 

Cash Capital, |500,0C0i Surplus, $70,396 12; Assets, 

f870,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or damage by lire. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent of net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks. 
CHAS WILSON. Sec. D. R SATTBRLEK, Pres't, 
j SAM'L L. TALCOTT, (Jen'lAg't and Adjuster. 

I Lamar Fire Insm'ance Company 

f'F THE CITT OF NEW YOIK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,(00; Surplus, January 

I, 1864, $89,375 27; Assets, $389 376 27. 
ISAAC B. St. JOHN, Sec. EDWD ANTHONT, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. 

Metropolitan Insm'ance Comp'y, 

108 Broadway, New Tork. 



A. SUMNER, 

AGENT FOn 

IWHEELER & WILSON'S 



#<X>^. 



North Missouri Railroad. 



In connection with Hannibal and St. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and duickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

8T. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWOKTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, O.MAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are made with the Hannibal and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On and after Sunday, November 16th, 1863, 

St. Joseph Express leaves St. Louis at 1:16 a. m 

Mail and Accommodation Train at 3:30 p. M 

Fare as Low as by any other Koute. 

Commodiou.- Passenger Rooms have hern fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of North Maiket street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers. 

TICKETS FOR SALB AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OP NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraalia, 

53= Bo certain that your ticket reads : "ViaKorth 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. H. CONCANKON, General Ticket Agent. 



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Cash Capital. $300,000; Assets. Jan. 1, 1864. $612 541 85 
Scrip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cent. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
nuura, against loss or damage by tire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, ami war risks on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 75 per cent, of the net 
profits, without incurring aui- liability, or in lieu ihere- 
of at their ostion. a lib* ral di.-count upon the premium. 

JAMES LOIllMER GRAHAM. Pres't. 

ROB'T M. C. ail.illAM Vice Pres't. 

EDW'D A. STANSUURV 2il Vice Pres't. 

JOHN C. GOODlllDGE, Secretary. 

WESTERN BASC04I, General Agent. 

STOCK COMPAJTT — INCORPORATED 1821 . 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

Cash Capiral. $500 000; Surplus, $272 915 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMES, President. 
ANDREW J. SMITU, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and oiher property, 
against loss or damage by fir.-, at rates as low as oth- 
er first class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



1= A^cirio E..A.iijis,OA.rj. 



ON and alter Monday, December Ith, 1863, trains will 
leave St. Louis, as follows : 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping «t all stations 

andrunning through to Koobnoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Acconimodaiion— Dally except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. 

Stages— Leave Dresden for Warrensburg, Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill. Independence and Kansas City, 
dailv on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia lor 
Springfield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 
Tlmrsday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train; Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a. m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot corner of S.-venlh ..iid Poplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Office No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK., Sup't. 
E. W WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



SEWING MACHINES, 



No. 80 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



UNION_EINE. 

Uaioii TraMiorlalM & Imraace Co. 

FAST FREIi,irr LINE EAST AND WEST VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



Phoenix Insurance Company, 

BROOKLTN, N. T. 
Ofaces— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, S600 000; Surplus March 1, 1861, }222, 

219 20; Assets, $722.2:9 20. 

INSURANCE against loss by fire. Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inland transportation. 

STEPHEN CROWKLL, President. 
EDGAR W CROiVELL Vice Pres't 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 



SAFEST AND OHBAPKHT SlfSTKM OF IN8DRANCK. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

17:1 Broadway, (cor. .'vlaiden L:^up ) N. Y. 
Cash Capital, *t00 000; Assets, Feb. 1, 1864, $682 000. 
Scrip dividend, 1861, OOp'r cent ; Brrip dividend, 1862 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863 60 per cent. 
rinilK Policies entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
JL cent, of net profits. Insures BuiMings, Men han- 
dise. Furniture, Rents. Leases, against loss or damage 
by ttre, and marine risks on lakes rivers and canals. 
5K0. C. SATTERl.EE, President. 
HENIIY WP.STON Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTH ROP, Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Aas't Sec'y. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad. 



Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSE.N'GER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows: , „ ,. 

For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at...6:l.'> a. u. 

For Desoto at 6:15 a. m. and 4 P. M. 

Returning— Will leave 

Pilot Knob at 3:00 P. M. 

Potosi at ^-^ ^- "• 

UtSoto st.'.'.Z'.!'.'.'..'. 6:00 A. M. and 6:35 P. U. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Oarondelet at 6:15. 7:10. 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. )M ; 

2 00 4 00 6:23 7:30 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docksat 6:16, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. M,, 2:00 and 

For JitlVrson Barracks and Quarantine at 0:16, 11:30 a, 
m., and 4:00 p. m. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantinoat7:30A. M.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. M. 
Jiff.rson Barracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:06 and 7:65 p. M. 
Docks at 7:54, 9:15 10:33, A. M.; 1:17, 3:07. 6:45 P.M. 
Carondelet at 5:30 6:20 8:00 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20, 
3:10, 6:48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:46 P. M. 

S D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup't. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



'POSSXJNT QUIA. POSSK "VIDENTUR.- 



N"o. 6. 



St. TuovLis, 'May 24, 1864. 



3?rice 10 Cents. 



Majtaoers 



(Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 



\Mrs. S. a. RANLETT. 
Editor, ANNA C. BRACKETT. 



Titesday, May 34, 1864. 



THE Fj^X:R. 

Ileduced Rates of" Adinissioni, on and 
aftei" Friday Morning, May 30th. 

ADMISSION .' 60 cts. 

CfilLDREN Half Pi ice. 

Doors open at eleven o'clock, a.m. Exhibition and 
s.iles close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ GBN. ROSECRANS. President. 



he.id quarteks of the finance committee 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Pair. 

Fair Building, 

St. Louis, May 19, 1864. 
To the Cas/iie7-s of ihe 

Several Departments : 
The "Centrsil Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Pox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Corn. 
M. J. Lippman, Sec'y. 

(^p°The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



THE FAIR. 



It was a proper answer to the man who asked 
why any one should be delighted with beauty, 
that it was a question that only a blind man 
should ask ; for the sight of anything beauti- 
ful so attracts the sight of all, that it is in the 
power of no man not to be delighted with it. 
Now, we profess that the soul of man requires 
something higlier and better than the mere 
gratification of his physical appetites and pas- 
sions. The human soul ia glad to find relief 
from the uncouth objects that lie along the 
dusty thoroughfare of every-day life, and 
seeks repose and pleasure in symmetry and 
proportion, in comeliness of shape, and har- 
mony of blended colors. Even old Socrates, 

" that model of all duty, 

Owned to a penchant, though discreet, for 

beauty." 

Beauty may be found everywhere about 



the Fair Buildings ; in the brilliant and ka- 
leidoscopic combinations of the general deco 
rations ; in the grand magnificence of the Tri 
umphal Column ; in the rare splendor of the 
Floral Temple, with its bewildering Diviui 
ties ; in the picturesque and refreshing sweet 
ness of the Grottoes, with their lily-.swopt 
waters; and best in the "Majesty of Love 
liness " which waits upon every counter, or 
hangs upon the lover's arm. But this article 
was intended to call especial attention to ihe 
Beauty of the Fair. Her station is in the cen- 
tre of the north compartment, and though 
measuring no less than eighteen feet, is of 
such faultless proportion that her huge size 
escapes remark. Five feet beam and twenty- 
eight inches depth complete her proportions. 
Modeled by D. R. Resley, built by Willi:mi 
Morse, and painted by W. A. Thornburg, 
this elegant vessel was donated by theofBccrs, 
from Captain to Engineer, belonging to the 
Memphis Packet Company. The chief mana- 
gers of this company are Henry W. Smith, 
President and General Superintendent ; Ira 
Scudder, Secretary; and Nathan Ranney, 
General Freight Agent. A raffle at 50 cents 
a chance will dispose of this article. Next to 
the stand of the Countersign is the depart- 
ment of 

DRUGS AND PBKPUMKRIES, 

under the charge of Eugene Massott and Mr. 
Richardson, Chairman of this Committee. 
'Tis pleasant to be so near the vast variety 
of "rich distilled perfumes " here displayed. 
In big bottles and little bottles ; in the most 
tasteful arrangement; and in sulficient quan- 
tity to perfume vast multitudes, these products 
of the Alembic are worthy of the Sabeiin 
Grove. The larger part of these perfumes 
are from C. B. Wood, o£ Rochester, New 
York. Drugs, from the various retail deal- 
ers of the city, are here in sufficient quantity 
to kill or cure the whole Invalid Corps. Pa- 
tent medicines from Ayers, Hostetter, and 
other dealers in that article, are plentiful ; 
but of those, if we do not use the words of 
Romeo's apothecary, 

" Put this in any liquid you will 

And drink it otf ; and if you had the strength 
Of twenty men it would dispatch you straight," 
we would at least not imitate Oliver Twist in 
asking for "more." Likewise all kinds of 
hair oils, tooth powders, &c. Two fine show 
cases adorn this corner. One, from W. B. 
Parker & Co., of this city, contains, amongst 
other clioicc articles, a patent brusli, by means 
of a reservoir in the back of which the hair 
can be oiled without soiling the hands. The 
other case came from the well-known drug- 



gist, Alex. Loitch, and contains a complete as- 
sortment of choice toilet articles. The noted 
Homoeopathist, Dr. Luyties, sends a box full 
of his medicines, accompanied by a book ex- 
plaining their use and the practice of his pro- 
fession. The contributions to this department 
amount to several thousand dollars. Oppo- 
site our stand is that belonging to the 

GLASS AUD CHINA 

Department, the contributions to which are 
so large and numerous that the space allotted 
to it was not enough to contain all the articles. 
Several hogsheads remain unopened, while 
the committee are in daily expectation of the 
arrival of a large addition of choice goods 
from Liverpool and New York houses. A 
more varied display is not to be found in the 
building. At one end of the counter, stands 
a set of articles — a punch bowl and two flower 
stands— manufactured in Canton, China. The 
art of manufacturing the substance of which 
they are composed is known only to the Chi- 
nese. They are ornamented with figures 
painted in the customary brilliant colors of 
Chinese works of art, and when struck, give 
forth the rich sound of a bell. These articles 
were donated by Mr. Getting, of Boston, and 
are worth $100. Another interesting thing is 
a huge pitcher, twenty-eight inches iu height, 
and capable of holding thirty-five gallons. 
This was made by Enoch Wood & Sons — a 
picture of whose manufactory adorns one of 
its sides — and presented by that firm some 
thirty-three years ago, to Andrew T. Hall, of 
Boston, who donates itto the Fair. It was once 
filled with punch at a Fourth of July dinner 
given in Boston to Daniel Webster. Several 
fine specimens of American bronzes compare 
favorably with those of Prance or England. 
The finest is that of Garibaldi. Groups of 
grotesque figures for mantel adornments add 
to the attractions of this table. 

The gratitude of the American people|^to- 
ward those who have done them service is 
proverbial. The Senator, on his return from 
his labors, is greeted with public dinners; the 
Mayor or Alderman is jiresented with a cayie 
or a carriage ; while the successful General is 
fitted out for the next campaign with a horse, 
its caparisons, and a sword. These remarks 
were suggested to us by two departments 
which we had decided to discuss in our 
present number. The first of these may be 
found at the southwest corner of the Central 
Comiiartuiont, and is that of 



Here a beautiful sword, valued at $1,500, 
presented to the Fair by Henrj' Folsom & Co., 
of this city, and destined for the General re- 



2 



THE DA.ILY COUISTTEIlSiaiSr. 



ceiving the highest number of votes, is on ex- 
hibition. Votes are but one dollar each. The 
hilt of this sword is headed by an eagle, hav- 
ing its wings spre:^, carved out of a solid 
block of gold ; the inside of the sjrip is faced 
with the symmetrical figuro of a woman, 
carved out of a solid piece of silver. The 
rest of the haft is of gold, and is carved en- 
tirely, no part of it having been cast. The 
sheath is of silver, triple plated with gold, and 
near its upper end, thirty-seven diamonds are 
set upon a blue stone in a circle. Its blade is 
of the finest Damascus steel. Those who have 
any attachment for particular Generals, ought 
not to let slip this opportunity of manifesting 
it. Near by may be seen the finest sword, 
without exception, we have ever examined. 
It came from the depot of arms and military 
stores belonging to Henry Folsom & Co. Its 
hilt is a huge, solid female figure, beautifully 
carved in gold. Its scabbard is of triple-pla- 
ted gold, and the blade is of Damascus steel. 
A fine scarf and a sash accompanies it, and 
the whole is inclosed in a silver-mounted case. 
The value of this article is $.3,000. 

This department likewise contains four show- 
cases filled with attractive objects. The first 
contains a $1,500 sword presented to General 
Davidson, by the non-commissioned oflS- 
cers, exclusively, of the 1st Iowa Cav- 
alry. On the back of its haft is an oxydized 
silver figure of solid metal, and a fine ame- 
thyst is set with diamonds, arranged so as to 
form the initials of the owner's name. The 
design of this sword is exquisite. When the 
blade is sheathed, the adornments of the upper 
part represent the oak tree in early spring, 
just budding into life ; the ornaments near 
the centre a more advanced stage of the tree, 
now in the loaf; while the end is covered by 
the dense foliage and pendant acorns of the 
matured season. 

A sword presented to General Bussey for 
gallantry at the battle of Pea Ridge, was pur 



ment — saddle, bridle and shabrack — and is 
valued at one thousand dollars. Its three 
golden stars show it to be the saddle of a Lieu- 
tenant General, one of the very few such ever 
made in the United States. The donor, E. A. 
Corbet, of this city, who is also the manufac- 
turer, designed this saddle for Lieutenant Gen- 
oral Grant, provided its value were paid to the 
Fair by the dollar-contributions of the frieni^^ 
of that General. A parchment, containing a 
list of the names of the subscribers, will ac- 
company this gift. The saddle of a Major 
General, made by Grimsley & Co., and pre- 
sented by Mrs. Henry T. Blow, will be dis- 
posed of in the same way to General Rosecrans. 
Its value is placed at $500. The friends of 
these Generals can thus bring to their personal 
knowledge their admiration of these deserving 
men. 

Amongst a great variety of plainer saddles, 
we noticed a $100 lady's saddle, with leaping 
horn, from Sterling & Co.; a $50 English 
gent's saddle, of the McClellan pattern, on a 
regulation tree, from Ira Stansbury & Co.; 
two saddles from P. G. Peters ; two from Orn- 
dorft'& Sanford ; a finely carved Mexican sad- 
dle from J. P. Schiefi"er, worth $75; two from 
A. Meyer, of Sedalia ; a Texas saddle from J. 
F. Hackman ; and a lady's saddle from J. El- 
liot Condict. A gold mounted saddle-tree 
from Christian Ploeser, is a beautiful thing. 
We call the attention of stable men and horse 
owners to a self-adjusting gig saddle, patented 
by T. B. Hiihnhold, of Newark, N. J. Its 
merit consists in the fact that it adjusts itself 
to the back of the horse, removing all fear of 
white hairs or abrasion. The American Whip 
Company of New York City, contributed a 
large assortment of whips to this department; 
C. Maist, and Sterling & Co., a dozen trees a 
piece ; and a fine buggy harness came from 
Robert Tillson, of Quincy. The large display 
of collars is from D. Deming, and Krayer, 
Hildenbrand & Schrich. A 'skeleton wagon 



abounds, are eminently suggestive of loved 
repose and dreamy meditation. One of these, 
valued at $100, is to be raffled for. A fine 
scenic ottoman-cover presented an elegant 
specimen of needle work. Here gentlemen 
may be fitted out in all habiliments, from a 
silver cigar-ash holder to a suit of clothes. A 
case upon the counter contains several elegant 
suits ot clothes for exhibition, one of which, 
worth eighty dollars, is intended for Samuel 
Copp, Jr., the efiicient Cashier of the Pair. 
We were surprised at the cheapness of the ar- 
ticles for sale in this department. The average 
of prices is at least twenty-five per cent, be- 
low what would be paid for the same goods at 
the retail dealers on Fourth street. Thus the 
finest bleached muslins may be purchased here 
for 42 cents, which are worth 54 cents down 
town. Dress has a moral efi'ect upon the con- 
duct of mankind. Let any gentleman find 
himself with dirty boots, old surtout, soiled 
neck-cloth, and a general negligence of dress, 
and he will in all probability find a corres- 
ponding disposition to negligence of address. 
'Twas Goldsmith who said that "an Emperor 
in his night-cap would not meet with half the' 
respect of an Emperor with a crown." "A 
word to the wise," &c. Let every one hasten 
to provide himself with his summer clothing 
at this stand. The managers of this depart- 
ment propose, in a day or two, to offer a quan- 
tity of premiums to those investing money in 
their goods. 



chased for $1,500, but is worth, at the present fj.Q,„ -yvesley O'Fallon a sulky from Theodore 
.otanfnrnui r,p»,.»r*9«n Tt» .lo=i<rn i. »Un galorgnc, a buggy from R. Dougherty, and 



rate of gold, nearer $2,250. Its design is also 
ingenious. Around the guard of the hilt may 
be seen entwined a huge snake, striking with 
open mouth at the American Eagle below, 
suspended over which the Goddess of Liberty 
holds a crown extended. On the scabbard is a 
delineation of the battle of Pea Ridge. The 
third sword was given to General Oglesby for 
gallant conduct on the field of Shiloh, and is 
valued at $1,000. 

The second case contains a sword presented 
to General McNeil by his friends in New York 
city ; another, presented to General Ewing ; 
and two presented, one to General McNeil, 
the other to Lieutenant Colonel Baumer, by 
the citizens of Cape Girardeau, for their brave 
defence of that city against the rebels. The 
third case contains specimens of swords, and 
the fourth, specimens of fine pistols from Fol- 
som & Co. A fine sash, worth $20, came from 
Frank P. Blair. 

The second of the before mentioned depart- 
ments is that of 

UAKNKSSaS AND BUGGIES. 

The first object which here greets the curious 
eye is an elegant, gold-mounted horse equip- 



one from Hooker & Co., make up the collec 
tion of vehicles. But an old-fashioned Doc- 
tor's gig, standing in the midst of these choice 
articles, presents quite a contrast to their ele- 
gance. It was presented, doubtless, by some 
one who, not being able to contribute more 
liberally, "hath done what he could." His ex- 
ample is worthy of imitation. Buggy and 
sulky wheels from Woodburn & Scott, and a 
very largo donation of bits and stirrups from 
Olnhausen & Crawford, of Pittsburg, com- 
plete this collection. A lady, (Mrs. Captain 
E. Wuerpol,) sends a shabrack covered with 
skillful needle-work. All donations under 
this head amount to more than $6,000. In con- 
clusion, we must mention the kind courtesy of 
Mr. Stansburg, the gentleman in attendance 
when we visited this department. 

One— or, rather, two — of the most tastefully 
decorated departments of the Pair, are those 
belonging to the dealers in 

DRY OO0D8 AND GENT'S FURNISnlNO GOODS. 

The gold embroidered Masonic regalias are 
worthy of notice, while the rich and comfort- 
able dressing gowns, in which this department 



ENIGMA. 

There is a nimble little insect, whose task we 
can't dispute, 

Itsearclieth o'er the fragrant fields, and brings 
us sweets to boot. 

A pattern 'tis of tliriftiness ; of keen and cul- 
tured sense, 

And carries 'neath its coat of mail, a weapon 
of defense. 

A sleek and prancing animal, with a horn 

upon his front. 
He figures in the coat of arms of .Johnny Bull, 

the blunt. 
A sweet and cooing little bird, a harbinger of 

spring. 
That mourns her mate, with pensive note and 

with a drooping wing. 
Now join to these, the forest king, with his 

terrific roar ; 
And keen eyed bird, that near the sun with 

venturous wing doth soar ; 
And pet of every Laplander, so fleet before 

the sledge. 
That to the master, milk and cheese and very 

flesh doth pledge. 
Call out these words in single file, and their 

initials malce, 
The man, of all the men to-day, who makes 

Jeff. Davis quake. R. Y. 



The Odd Fellows, noted for their good 
deeds everywhere, and always remember the 
soldiers. Missouri Lodge No. 11, of this c- v, 
contributes $50, and Eclipse Lodge No. 14', 
of St. Joseph, sends $35 through R. J. "^. 
Wise, Esq. 



THE DA.ILY COXJlN^TERSiaiSr. 



ON A MINIATURE. 

1826—1864. 

■■'Omniu ferl fietag, animura quoqae; esepe ego loDgoB 
C^utando puerum mcmini me conder© solos." 

— Virgil, Bucol. ix: 60,61 

"Yes, it was like," says ouo wlio linows, 

My own liege one to this far day. 
The image that at first she chose, 

She chooses and prefers alway. 

Our friends scarce credit what they're told ; 

And I myself with jiains can trace 
A line of what they now behold, 

In those broad eyes, that fair, smooth face. 

The eyes so open should have sought 

To fix on Truth a deeper gaze; 
And those soft traits of studious thought 

Meant more for duty and for praise. 

'Tis long since then ; 'tis past for that ; 

The darkening sight more dim must be ; 
The full orbed strengths grow thin and flat ; 

And hopes more scant, and acts less free. 

Let pass. To learn be harder now ; 

And ah, how easier to foi-get ! 
Ye world-trusts, pass with boding brow ! 

Ye world-joys, with your eyelids wet! 

As vain to mourn this waning power 

As to regret tbat faded bloom. 
I hoped and wished this might-be hour, 

And will not dread a may-be gloom. 

With features changed, with heart all one, 
I glance behind and face before. 

A track not measured by the sun 
The heart may keep forevermore. 

Aye, just the same. All things beside 
Like tints grow pale, like forms remove ; 

But still within the soul abide 
The props of Trust, the hues of Love. 

Times, fortunes, judgments, steal away ; 

We much must err, and little know ; 
But Trust sets up its pillared stay, — 

There burns till death Love's patient glow. 

N. L. F. 



nius to celebrate its loveliness, and touch with 
poetic life its lines of beauty ; it only requires 
that its sparkling waters and wooded hills 
should teem with scholarly associations and 
historic recollections, to approach in proud re- 
nown the classi* lakes of the Old World. It 
may not, indeed, equal Loch Lomond in the 
wildness of its scenery, Como in the verdure 
of its banks, or Alban in the regularity of its 
outline ; the empurpled waters of the Mag- 
giore are perhaps jeweled with richer emeralds 
and more picturesque settings ; Constance and 
Lucerne, Neuchatel and Geneva may boast of 
loftier mountains, startle the eye with wilder 
contrasts, and awe the mind with sublimer 
spectacles ; but it may be doubted whether any 
one of them contains so many elements of va- 
rious beauty as the Great Artist of Nature has 
blended in the delightful scenes of Winnepis- 
eogee. 

The mirror surface and crystal depths of its 
waveloss repose; the silvery music, pearly 
crests, and star-sparkles of its movement ; the 
imperial coronet of island gems; the near 
hill rising in distinct relief against the sky ; 
bouses dotting its pleasant slopes and nestling 
in its sheltered valleys; the distant height 
dimly seen through the thick mists of mid- 
summer ; the ever varying outline of hill and 
vale and mountain height, now sweeping on 
in gentle curves, now breaking in sudden and 
precipitous descents ; the day-god tinting the 
eastern azure with crimson glory or declining 
through vapors of purple and gold which paint 
the sunset sky with pomp of gorgeous color- 
ing; the cloud-chariots, wheeled grandly 
across the heavens by airy stesds ; the steam- 
boat thronging with busy life, vital with giant 
energies, and wielding its giant powers in 
magic obedience to man's will — symbol of a 
more various industry, of an intelligence more 
general, and a commerce more universal than 
ever crowned with the trophies of mental cul- 
ture and material prosperity the proudest tri- 
umphs of ancient civilization ; — all this con- 
stitutes a scene and vision of loveliness which 
thrills the poet, the artist, and the lover of 
nature with equal delight, and stamps upon 
the memory indelible images and ideals of 
beauty. 



NAKATIVE OF A UNION 
DIEU 



SOL- 



LAKE -WINNEPISEOQEE, N. H. 



ANS^VER TO THE RIDDLE OF 
May 19th. 



It was the beautiful superstition of the In- 
dian, groping with uncertain stops along a 
trail illumined only by the light of nature, 
that whatever is lovely in scenery, is but the 
visible beauty impressed upon the landscape 
by the smile of the Great Spirit. If this sim- 
ple faith be as sound in its theology as it is ex. 
quisite in its poetry, then never did the face 
of the Indian Deity beam more tweetly than 
when, at his creative smile, the lake which 
bears the name and glitters with the glories of 
the Divine Original, .started into being, a mira- 
cle of beauty. In its dimpling eddies and 
mimic teavens, the mind sometimes fancies it 
sees the smile and hears in the music of rip- 
pling waves the "innumerable laughter" of 
the Great Spirit. 

Winnepiseogeo only needs the pen of ge- 



We have guessed your riddle, oh I Counter- 
sign dear, 

Now Orani us, we beg you, to expound it 
just hero. 

We say, "Grant us, our Father, our urgent 
demand," 

And we Qrant when we give with a liberal 
hand. 

The King Grants a claim to a noble do- 
main. 

And St. Louis holds many an arpont from 
Spain. 

The Republican States as united they stand, 

Are known by U. S. throughout all the broad 
land. ^ 

And Ulysses S. Grant, is the hero wo say, 

Whose laurels grow brighter, in each fading 
day. R. Y. 



On the 2d of December the army of the 
Potomac was on the backward move after the 
advance ifhad made in the direction of Or- 
ange Court House. We made quite a success- 
ful retreat to our rear, the enemy not being 
apprised of the movement until wo had in 
safety crossed the Rapidan river at Ely's and 
Germania fords; here the rear guard halted and 
proceeded to picket the river and neighbor- 
hood while the army marched on further to 
the rear. No demonstrations were made 
through the night by the enemy, and with 
the exception of a few shots, all was quiet 
along the line which extended direct from 
Ely's on the Rapidan to Ellis' ford on the 
Rappahannock. My regiment formed part of 
this picket, and our post was to guard the lat- 
ter ford and vicinity to prevent the crossing 
of the enemy, which by the way, was a region 
invested by a party of guerrillas under 
Serg't. Shadman of the 9th Virginia Cavalry. 
On the morning of the 3d as is customery in 
cavalry picketing, to make patrols and scouts, 
a detail of six men was made from the com- 
pany, to make a circuit of four miles outside 
the pickets from the right to the left of our 
line. We made the journey and seeing some 
signs of the enemy about mid-way in our cir- 
cuit, started to return, but not to 'ue quite so 
successful, for as we were passing the slope of 
a thickly wooded hill, a party of guerrillas 
made a descent on us, firing on, and ordering 
us to surrender. The surprise was a success- 
ful one, and before we had time to Yaise our 
pistols to fire, we were in a hand^to hand fight 
which lasted no longer than the time it takes 
to tell it, at the end of which we found our 
small party minus two who had fallen mortal- 
ly wounded, the remainder, finding some of 
their horses shot from under them, and car- 
bines and pistols in too close proximity to 
their organs of sense, thought discretion the 
better part of valor, and surrendered. Then, 
as is always the case in the capture of Yan- 
kees, as we are derisively called, we under- 
went a complete confiscation of everything 
transferable about our persons, from watches 
and greenbacks to the buttons on our coats, 
each one trying to rival his companion in 
arms, in the plunder. The dead were left 
where they fell, their horses galloping fran- 
tically toward the picket reserve which they 
soon reached, and a pursuit followed, as our 
shots must have been distinctly heard by the 
videtteswho were then on post. We were 
driven on a double quick to the river whitli 
we forded up to our waists, and reaching tlm 
0|))iosite bank, turned and saw our command, 
which had almost reached us, but dared not 
fire for fear of wounding us who were then 
mounted back of our captors and galloped to 
the rear in the diroclion of United States 
Ford, which we reached at ten o'clock that 
night, wet cold and tired, and notwithstand- 
ing all these, slept over night soundly, only 
waking once or twice as the fire was being 
replenished by the guarion watch, with wist- 
ful glances if any signs ol sleep visited his 
eyes during bis two hours, but no such good 



THE D^ILY OOXJNTERSiai^. 



luck, for the horrors of Libby prison and 
Belle Isle, were already pictured and staring 
us in the face. In the morning after another 
search for knives, buttons, ^money, &c., ar- 
ticles indigenous to Yankees, we commenced 
our march over the ground long to be remem- 
bered in hearts and history as the theatre of 
the hard fought "battle of Chancellorville." 
What scenes of devastation and war were pic- 
tured here, not only in breast works, fortifi- 
cations and bullet scarred oaks, but in the 
bleachless bones and eyeless sockets of our 
unburied brothers. The skeletons of horses 
by the side^of splintered caissons, told_with 
what ^earnestness and ^desperation the tide of 
battle had waged on both sides. > We passed 
over ground only too familiar to us in the 
loss of three of our bravest officers and a 
number of our comrades in a charge on the 
column of the never to be forgotten " Stone- 
wall." After a march of thirty-six miles we 
reached Orange Court House, foot-sore, hun- 
gry and cold, and with nothing to relieve us, 
we laid ourselves down at a camp fire, which 
was denominated Brig. Gen. Lee's Provost 
Marshal headquarters. On the following 
morning after having undergone an examin- 
ation by that General, we were marched to 
the Court House and confined in a damp and 
dark cellar which was used as a prison for 
iheii- poor wretches, of whom there was not 
one in the whole 250 prisoners who did not 
wish ho was North, and out of the cursed re- 
bellion. We were fairly stormed with questions 
and directions for their escape and usage in 
our lines, which we gave them to the best of 
our ability, but I can say with truth, a more 
motley, animated — with vermin, and beastly 
set of men I never saw, even in our own men 
who were then in prisons in- Richmond, south- 
ern chivalry was clearly defined in that de- 
jected and delapidated set of human beings. 
Wo were kept in this hole until ten o'clock, or 
for twenty four hours, when we were order- 
ed out, and marched to the depot, after em- 
barking and enjoying a lightning trip of eight 
miles an hour, we reached the capital of the 
rebellion at 7 p. M., a file of guards number- 
ing some ten or twelve, marched us to the 
Libby at which place we underwent still an- 
nother search they seeming to be determined 
to have everything we had. When we got 
to prison I found myself the lucky possessor 
of one suit of clothes, oh lucky being ! and 
laid myself down in an obscure corner to 
hide myself from the searching gaze of those 
who yet might want something, which decen- 
cy forbade. 

In the morning I found myself companion 
of about 350 of our soldiers and sailors, in a 
room measuring 60 by 20 feet, which, at this 
time, was filled with smoke, very little venti- 
lation being allowed to enter at any time. 
The sailors were both clean and tidy, owing to 
their recent capture, but some soldiers, who 
had been there for eight, nine and ten months 
were pitiful to behold, and their emaciated 
countenances told too j'lainly of the hardships 
and starvation they had undergone. The 
clothing sent by the United States had been 
delivered to some of the men, and as equally 
as possible, for the division was conducted by 



our own officers, Colonels Van Strador and 
Sanderson being the principals, but the men 
from hunger, had, in less than a month, 
disposed of them to the guard, who in re- 
turn gave them bread, soon leaving them in 
as bad a condition as at first. Private boxes 
were allowed to be sent US' from our homes, 
but not more than ten out of every fifty 
reached the men. The room in which they 
were stored, was littered with the contents, in 
the shape of gloves, house-wives' books, pa- 
per, ink, pens, jellies and pickles, which would 
have been a good treat to many Southern fam- 
ilies, destitute of most of these articles These 
boxes are under the direction of Maj. Turner, 
who also confiscates our greenbacks on our 
arrival, to be refunded when we are ex- 
changed, but this never has been done in a 
single case to enlisted men. 

Our rations in prison, at this time, consisted 
of corn bread, four inches square by one 
thick, and half a pint of either rice or black 
pea soup; the latter, however, the most fre- 
quent, being more profitable to them, as the 
worms in the peas make up for the deficiencj' 
of meat, which, at this time, was quoted at 
$3 00. These rations were dealt out to the 
men twice a day, at 10 a. m. and 3J p. M. On 
our arrival at the Peihberton building, we 
had not had a morsel for three days and as 
many nights, so you can imagine with what 
gusto the said corn bread and soup was de- 
voured. The prisons, which were formerly 
tobacco factories, are four in number, and 
known as Crew's, Pemberton and ScoU build- 
ings. The Libby is the officers prison. There 
are dungeons and cellars in the latter as well 
as in Castle Thunder, which are used for the 
benefit of those who do not act in harmony 
with the wishes of the Confederacy. To these 
add three hospitals, designated as Nos. 21 and 
22 and Alabama, as also the small pox hospi- 
tal, and you have the residences of the Yan- 
kee prisoners in Eichmond. I was sent to the 
first named (No. 21,) in an insensible state, 
where I lay for five weeks, with a severe at- 
tack of pneumonia, typhoid, which disease, 
with diarrhea, forms the principal of which 
our men are the victims. 

Our rations here consisted of the same as 
those in the prisons, with the exception of oc- 
casionally to the lowest cases, tea and coffee, 
boiled rice and crackers, the latter articles 
being part of the sanitary stores forwarded at 
the same time as the clothing and rations by 
our Government, but the greater part of these 
went to the rebels as they had the whole con- 
trol of the distribution of them. One of the 
Surgeons, Dr. John Wilkins, at this time, 
(March,) was relieved from duty for the too 
heavy confiscation of these goods. 

J. W. F. 

[TO BE CONCLUDED.] 



Highly Importaht. — The Chairman of the 
Ladies' Executive Committee has a headache 
which will be raffled for, to-morrow afternoon, 
at 4 precisely. For so charitable an object, 
whose prejudices will not give way ? One 
hundred chances, 26 cents a share. 



THE SOLDIER OF ANTIETAM. 

In the darkness of the midnight, 

Midnight on the battle plain. 
Lay a soldier of the Union, 

Mid the gallant thousands slain; 
Far away in loved New England, 

Dear ones wait returning peace, 
But the soldier of Antietam, 

Lingers not for such release. 

Cold and chill the death damps gather, 

Gather on his youthful brow; 
Slower grows the labored breathing, 

Fainter beat the pulses low. 
While his comrade, o'er him bending. 

Waits the coming of the day, 
On the battle-field, Antietam, 

He must pass from earth away. 

"Breaks the morning,'' now he whispers, 

Whispered in his failing breath, 
God of mercy, send the morning. 

Ere my eyes are close in death; 
Yet one look, the last, the dearest, 

At the pictured face I bear. 
Ere the battle-field, Antietam, 

Shall for me a grave prepare. 

Take it eomr.ide, when you leave me, 

Leave me here alone to sleep. 
Bear it safely through the peril 

Homeward, where the loving weep; 
Tell her how to-night I clasped it. 

While you watched lifes ebbing tide. 
Tell her on jthe dark Antietam, 

Bravely, manfully I died. 

Bear a dying message homeward. 

Homeward to a father dear; 
Tell him life's bright hopes are precious, 

But a country doubly dear; 
And my mother — speak it gently — 

Tell, oh tell her how her son 
On the battle-field, Antietam, 

Victory over death has won. 

Morning breaks ! I see the angels. 

Angels on the other side. 
Visions blest beyond the river. 

Light me o'er its surging tide; 
Meet me comrade, meet mo yonder, 

And the soldier, faint and worn, 
Slumbers on the dark Antietam, 

Wakens in eternal morn. 



FURTHER REMARKS BY MRS. 
GEN. S. KNARL. 

Of course my dear, after going to the opening 
I went into the Fair building, which I had 
tried to do before, and behind, and at all the 
sides too, but what was the use, when a man 
with a drawn gun stood at each door, and 
asked me for a pass, which was just what I 
wanted, my dear, and it seemed a wai?te of 
words for me to say anything to him, for 
things were so confused, which with sold.' -rs 
and hogs, and mules, and wagons with bo> •■!, 
that were pawing and well they might : o 



THE ID^ILY oou:NTii:Rsia]sr. 



5 



frightened, for I looked in, and so much color 
might well frighten them, poor unroasonijig 
creatures, though I believe it is C0W8,after all, 
that are afraid of red, but that is in the coun- 
try. 

So I had given up all idea of going in be- 
fore the doors were fairly opened to the gene- 
ral public,and then when they were, of course 
we had a season ticket and went in, and I am 
sure enjoyed it much more than if I had been 
there before, as the rest of my neighbors had 
helping clear up, for which I am glad, because 
I was never very strong, so it was just as well 
for every one who was there. We went in at 
the Olive street door, of course, and such a 
sight I never before saw with my eyes, which 
could only look and exclaim when I saw the 
flags, and the festoons, and the green letters, 
and the wreaths of flowers which said on 
them. Infantry, and seemed to me peculiarly 
appropriate, especially when I saw the shoe 
in the children's department, which I had of- 
ten read of in the books of old, where the old 
woman lived in a shoe, and had such a large 
family which gave her so much trouble, and 
I am sure it was trouble to see so many 
beautiful things at once, for wherever I look- 
ed I wanted to go, and so I lost the General 
who stopped to talk with an officer, by his 
carrying him off while I was looking at some 
books, and it was so pleasant to my feelings to 
see the amicablenesses between the two Sewing 
Machines, though they do say Singers are 
dreadful quarrelsome people, and are always 
falling out among themselves, which must be 
owing to the Sanitary Fair, which was just 
what I was talking about. 

But just in themiddlewas theTemple where 
the flowers were, which were certainly very 
beautiful, though they reminded you of war 
by the bayonets above, and how any one ever 
thought of that way of fixing them I cannot 
see, so I went into the Art Gallery, where I 
could at least be quiet for a minute to collect 
my thoughts and arrange my dress, which 
were becoming a little confused, and if there 
is anything I deprecate it is confusion, for 
then one never knows what one is saying, and 
of course one's remarks don't amount to any- 
thing, so I satdown and looked at the pictures 
and for all the world I should have thought I 
was in Rome, or San Francisco or Japan, 
where they work such curious things with so 
much taste,which has been certainly shown by 
the committee in a manner very creditable to 
their skill anl patience. 

That being the case, I thought I would go 
on in my walk, which is quite fatiguing 
don't you think so, on the saw-dust being 
rather unreliable and something like snow in 
hat respect, only not so much so, which 
brought me to a great table, all covered with 
green cloth with pockets in the corners, that I 
suppose they use to keep their knives and 
forks in. which would save going to the china- 
closet so often which becomes tiresome espe- 
cially when you have alargedinner party and 
all the girls are sick, and then I wondered 
what the table was made so high for, for it 
would be quite inconvenient unless every one 
had a high chair and then the feet would not 



touch the ground, which habit the medical 
books say is a very bad one and injures the 
bone though I am not sure which one, but 
when wo went to school, my dear, Physiology 
was not a science. 

As there were no dishes on the table, some 
men were walking around it and pushing balls 
all over it, which I supposed was for the same 
reason that men roll the garden-walks at the 
east, and so I thought I would go on, though 
I felt rather lonesome but what was the use 
of looking for the General, for one might 
as well try to find a needle in a hay-mow as 
any one in that great building which looks so 
beautiful that I can't help saying so all the 
time which began to grow late, and I was get- 
ting worried, but I concealed it, for if I dis- 
like anything, it is to see a l.idy of my age 
excited and troublesome, and especially at the 
Sanitary Fair. So I went on quietly past all 
the chairs, and soap, which I forgot to tell 
the General we wanted some of this morning, 
and what Mary will do without it I cannot see 
for my life which as you said the other day 
has certainly been a very happy one and all 
on account of the General, whom I found 
in the New England Kitchen on the old fash- 
ioned settle talking with a woman with her 
hair all puffed up and a comb at least six inch- 
es high, and just like my own at home in the 
drawer, and now I speak of it, I do think I 
did lend it for this very thing which seemed 
to be very successful, for every one was look- 
ing quite satisfied, especially the General who 
took me htime after we had stayed some time 
and I think it is supper time so I must stop, 
but I will goon at a future date if you are 
not tired my dear. 



GOOD OUT OF EVIL. 



Cruel as this war is, it is not all cruel. It is 
not vSatan, but the Lord, that is sifting 
our nation as wheat. "We are receiving a 
liberal education in all the best humanities of 
life ; and every day one hears such deeds of 
gentleness, generosity and self-sacrifice, as 
promise that in the ten who are left there may 
remain as much manliness and womanliness 
as in the ninety who have found bloody graves. 

They are simple enough, these charities, 
which, amid the horrors of carnage, "soothe, 
and heal, and bless." The other day a woman 
deep mourning and with mournful face, 
came to one of our New England Sanitary 
rooms for work. She wished, she said, to do 
something for her country ; her means would 
not allow her to furnish material, but she 
could sew. She had given what else she 
could — her two sons. One of these had been 
killed ; the other was now in the thick fight, 
killed also, for aught she knew. Was the 
work ready ? 

True heart! that had given its best, and vet 
was ready to work on to the sad end ! 

In the same town there was a Sunday-school, 
with rows of rosy faces in the pews, and each 
had brought some money for the soldiers. 
Most of them were children from luxurious 
homes, but each had car«c(£ the pennies which 



he brought. One little boy said he "had 
lugged up a whole wheelbarrow full of wood, 
and it was dreadful heavy." Another had 
gone two miles at evening on an errand. A 
little girl had left her play to rock the baby 
asleep. As they poured into mine the pennies 
by twos and threes, warm from their little 
hands. I thought, " Sweet hearts! the war is 
not all so cruel !" 

I wrote to a friend in a New England village, 
which had always been full of enterprise in 
Sanitary work, asking if she could not create an 
interest in the St. Louis Fair, among her neigh- 
bors. Unwilling to make such a proposal 
toother.s, without doing her part, indelicate 
health, and dependent upon her own exertions 
for support, .she was without money, but went 
to a drawer locked and kept sacred, that was 
filled with keep-sakes from her friends, and 
selected such of them as were fresh and sale- 
able. She looked about her house, and took 
down little medallions and ornaments brought 
home from Europe in more prosperous days : 
and then going to the laboratory of a friend, 
begged the remainder of his experiments — 
crude copper, resin, &c. — which she 
sold. The result of her morning search was 
a contribution of her own, estimated by an- 
other person, at $42 50. Ah! how estimated 
by the Lord ? and, besides, a liberal box from 

the little town of N . 

Truly the funds of the Sanitary Commis- 
sion should be touched with reverent hands, 
for out of the sacredest places of home, and 
the deepest places of tried hearts, have come 
the rills of the mighty stream of love. 

C. S. W. 



There has been nothing more touching du- 
ring the whole course of this war than the 
universal desire of the poorest people to do 
something for the soldiers. While the ladies 
were at work arranging the tables before the 
opening of the Fair, a woman came in and 
offered her services. She said she was too 
poor to give anything. She was a lalSring 
woman, but she could work, and she wanted 
to give one day's work. Who gave the most, 
he who gives $100 of his abundance, or this 
poor woman ? 



An Irishman was telling a friend that his 
sister had a child, and when he was asked if it 
was a boy or girl, he replied, "Well, really, 
I don't know. I must find out, to know 
whether I am an uncle or an aunt." 



Vote last night for Swords : 
Hancock 179 Sherman 13 



Butler, 127 

Grant, 95 

McClellan, 9.3 

And scattering.... — 



Blair , 8 

Fremont, 7 

Abe Lincoln, 2 



From Bellkvulb and St. Clair Coon- 
TY. — Besides numerous boxes of fancy goods, 
agricultural implements, provisions. &c., we 
have received $2,767 in cash — very liberal 
donation. 



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THE Di^ILY OOUNTERSiaN. 



DONATIONS 

Made to the Fine Art Department, and for 
sale at their rooins. 

Wm. H. Benton, 2 large pictures. 

Jas. Sidney Brown, 2 pictures. 

Mrs. I. S. B. AUyne, 4 pictures, landscapes. 

Mrs. A. S. Dean, painting. Doves, Miss 
Stetion. 

Tlios. L. Eliot. 3 landscapes, oil. 

J. C. Hoodly, New Bedford, oil painting, 
Danae, or Golden Shower. 

Union Society, Youth and Old Age. 

Edward Brehler, Church in Winter, oil. 

Mr;. Capt. Dewey, Fruit Piece. 

Miss Ittner, Snow Scene. 

Mrs. G. W. Fox, Shakespeare's Hamlet. 

Miss H. B. Skeele, same. 

Miss A. M. Tucker, 3 pastel heads. 

Mrs. Wyllys King, portrait of Henry Olay, 
wrought with his own hair. 

Miss D. Barnet, portrait of Gen. Rosecrans, 
Crayon. 

Geo. C. Bingham, landscape, "Mountain 
Lake." 

Mrs. Mary 0. Emmons. Magdalen by Carl 
Dolci. 

Charles Gray, Frank and Margaret. 

Miss Darrah, 2 has reliefs. 

Mrs. W. G. Eliot, 1 portrait of Rev. W. G. 
Eliot, 1 John Baptist by Raphael, original in 
oil, worth $200. 

Dr. Linton, portrait of Col. Benton. 

Capt. J. T. Allen, A. Q. M., Huntsvilla, 
Ala., a large oil painting, "Prodigal Jeff re- 
turning to Uncle Abe." 

Etiiilo L. Herzinger, War in Missouri, large 
picture in oil. 

Emilo L. Herzinger, portrait of Mrs. Lin- 
coln, water color. 

Mrs. E. B. Kirby, Spirit of '63, a very fine 
picture. 

Unknown, Madonna and Child, engraved 
on silk. 

Julius Keunmer, Thunder Storm on Prai- 
rie, large picture in oil, 

St.^ouis papers please copy and credit the 
"Countersign." 



SPECIAL NOTICES. 

From Chicago. — Gilbert Hubbard & Co. 

send us through J. Spencer Turner, $250. 
Will they not come down in an excursion and 
see how our Fair compares with theirs? We 
will return the call. This is their Fair — a 
Mississippi Valley Fair ! 

From Cairo. — Miss Addie M. Ford, agent, 
sent by C. R. Woodward, yesterday, $1,07-5, 
ijontr:!".;*.?'} Vj Oitlzsns of Cairo. 

Any one contributing to the Book Dbpart- 
MEKT a sum not less than twenty-five cents 
will receive a certificate of the amount signed 
by Major General Rosecrans. 

The Orderly's Mite.— Mr. Daniel Co.i, 
orderly at the Head Quarters, Department of 
Kansas, remitted $1 with his best wishes for 
the patriotic undertaking. That dollar was 
as much to him as hundreds from some con- 
tributors, and is fully appreciated. 



Mammoth and Miniature.— John Goodin, 
42 Vine, yesterday donated two beautiful 
Steam Whistles to the Fair, one of the largest 
size, 7 inch bowl ; another, a little gem, only 
5 inch bowl. We have heard of people spoil- 
ing their lips for singing, by whistling. Here 
is a chance for them to do their whistling by 
steam. 

From Milwaukee. — We received two 
bo.ies of fancy goods — beautiful and useful. 

From Phcenix, R. 1. — An old lady, in 
her 81st year, sends a pair of woolen socks 
— the 35th pair she has knit for the Sanitary 
Commission. These came in a well filled box 
of unique and attractive articles from Phce- 
nix. 

We acknowledge with pleasure the dona- 
tion of $50 from John H Shawhan, of Platts- 
burg. Mo. 

Why will strangers lose time by running 
all over the city in the heat and dust, "shop- 
ping," when they can here buy anything they 
want from fair clerks, at fair prices, for the 
benefit of the Fair ? 

Charles D. Drake's new book for sale at 
the Book Department. 

flVE HUNDRED DOLLAR.S' worth of books 

contributed by the American Trad Society, 
the proceeds of which are to be re-invested in 
books for the soldiers. Many of these books 
are especially designed for the soldiers ; and 
it is the earnest request of the donors that 
visitors to the Fair should purchase these 
books, write their names in them, to be sent 
to the soldiers, thus increasing the fund and 
giving additional interest by reminding our 
brave boys that they are not forgotten at 
home. 

Visitors who wish to "pass the guards" at 
the Fair, and avoid all unnecessary delay, 
should not fail to call at the olfice and get 
the "Countersign," before thoy leave the 
Fair ! 

For sale in the Curiosity Shop, the auto- 
graphs of Sir Charles Lyell and Professor 
Owen, of London. 

From Greenville, Ills. — F. G. Moore, in 
buhalfjof citizens of Greenville, Ills., yester- 
day deposited $147 with the Fair Traasurer. 

From New Orleans, we have glad tidings 
in the shape of $190,50 from the employees of 
Capt. N. S. Constable, A. Q. M. at that re- 
deemed city. 

We are glad to notice that an entrance to 
the Stereoscopticon exhibition has been 
0[icned to the main building between the 
skating pond and the post office department. 
The price of admission being reduced to the 
small sum of twenty-five cents, will en- 
able all visitors to witness one of the finest 
works of art ever presented to an admiring 
public. Each exhibition lasts one hour. Com- 
fortable seats are provided, and one thousand 
persons can be accomodated. Gentlemanly 
ushers are in attendance to seat the audience. 
Hours of exhibition 11 J A, M., 3, 5, 8 and 9J 
P. M., makihg five exhibitions daily. 



General Grant's little daughter in the Shoe 
has had her photograph taken — dolls, cap, 
spectacles and all. They are capital, and are 
for sale at the Children's Department. Be 
sure and secure one. 

Mr Balmer cannot but feel very highly 
gratified with the performance of the Opera 
OF Martha on Saturday and Monday eve- 
nings. It was a perfect success — no prompt- 
ing, no failure anywhere. The dresses were 
beautiful and the singing true. 

We desire to call the attention of our read- 
ers to the life-like statuettes to be found in 
the Art Gallery. They are by a young man 
by the name of Rogers, and at the East have 
attracted great admiration. No one can fail 
tobestruck with the life-like representations of 
this talented young artist, whose genius seems 
to have waited for the war to call it out. 

Heads of Departments can be accommo- 
dated with special notices in the Countersign 
on any day, by sending such notices to No. 
20, addressed to the Editor, before 8 o'clock 
on the preceding evening. 

The Stereopticon, one of the most won- 
derful achievements of modern science, is to 
be seen in the large building on Olive street, 
west of the main entrance, at 3, 8, and 9J, 
p. M. This immense building was erected by 
the Sanitary Committee, expressly for this 
modern wonder. Admission 25 cents. 

Bids will be received at the Book Stand for 
the National Photographic Album, which con- 
tains the autographs and likenesses of the 
President, Cabinet and Senators. Those de- 
sirous of getting a rare and valuable collec- 
tion will not fail to call and b d. 

The Skating Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 

John P. Camp, Esq., has kindly volunteered 
to act as general agent for the Central Finance 
Committee, and will visit all the depart- 
ments remote from the office, to give all ne- 
cessary assistance and information. 

Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our office, No. 20 Fair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papers please copy. 

Notice the beautiful silk Flag at No. 20, to 
be given to the Rkgiment that has the most 
votes. Only 50 cents a vote. The 10th Kan- 
sas Infantry lias the most to-day. 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE flnpst anJ best assortnir-nt of custom made 
bOOTS AND SHOES in tliis city, may be (ound at 
SAML'KL HALE'S, 
33 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 



MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

Fashion;ible 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No, 5G North Fifth St., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
A LARGE SUPPLY OF PATTERNS FOR SALE, 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSiaN^. 



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■WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE HEMOVED TO 

No. 63 Washington Avenue^ 

Two doors east of the Quartermaster's Department. 

JOHN pTcAMP 

Wil! pive his attention to the adjustment and colleclion 
or Vouchers and other claims against the United States 
Goveinment in all ita DepartmentB. 

Accounts and bills against the Government made out 
in proper form, and Vouchers therefor obtained and the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for smaU amonnte, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
his bauds for collection. 

REFERENCES; 

IToD, D. Davis, Bloomington, 111.; Hon. Joseph Holt, 
Washington, D. C; Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louin, Mo ; 
Samuel T. Glover. St. Louis, Mo.; J. R. Shepley, Esq,, 
St. Louis, Mo.; late CommiBsioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the West 



Samuel Kiios. 



Irwio Z. Smith. 



KNOX ifc SMITH, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 

DARBY'S BUILDING, 
my 21 3f Fifth and Olive Streets. 



O'PALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Manafacturero and Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINO PAINTS, 
ColorSj^Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

store, 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

JCf^Cash paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

GEO. W. BANKER, President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER, Secretary. 

D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

No. 110 Marfeet «jtreet. between Fourth and Fiftb. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

{r3*Goods sent to any part of the city free of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AlTD 

BRONZES, PKENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



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J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



AVE just received and are now openiag the largest 
and best stock of 



lianip^ aud Gas Fixtures, 

Kver seen in the United States, whi-'b they offer low, 

For Cash Only, 



WHOLfciSALE AND REITAIL. 



No. 78 Korttl Fiftti «treel. 



ST. LOUIS. 



A. S. W. Goodwin. Rob't Andersen. Peter lichr. 

GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

Manufacturers of 

lAKD OIL, SOAP AM CAMLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. Loms, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

ris, by its adoption or neglect, a FORTUNK -gained 
or lost to a family at a man's death. 

Be Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceaseil members, over 

S3,200,000, 

Aud ite accumulation now exceeds 

^5,500,000. 

EDWIN POWLEll, State Agent. 
No. 34 011VO street. 



A. JohuBuD. F. O. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Bookj^News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E corner Second and Locust streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

JCj^P^P^t"^ "* ^^y ^i^P ^^'^ weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITOR V. 

J. W. McINTTRB. 



WESTERN AGRICULTl'ML DEPOT ANll SEED STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & (Jo., 

No. 56 North Second street. 

ST. LOUIS, iMO. 

A FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
tl and Garden Seeds (jonstautly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fourth street, opposite the Plantera' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, ofTers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every deecription of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

23^ 100 ton of Rags wanted for ca8h.«|3 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF UARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number of 
Policies issued in 1863, 6.636 ! Fifty per cent, clivi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of prenuums re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends. 
HENRr STAGG, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON, 1'kksidknt. 

Accumulated cash Assets, IsL Feb., 1864, $10,300,000. 

I^IIE safest and strongest Life Insurance Company in 
. the United Slates. SAM'L COPP. Jii., AK..nl, 
N. W. corner Main and Second sts 



KIN a, DCAnsr & co. 



ImporterH and Jobbers of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. III.5 Main Street. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
.A-TTOTIOKTSt. 

BY J. H. OS^OD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue Bairns of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
storage, Wool, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Leg:*l Bond Warehousp ri'ceipts will he given bv 
J. H. OSGOOD. Public Warebousemau. 
Liberal cash advances made on consignmentK. 



The Best is the Cheapest 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
tlint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks, &c. An*'uts for 
Fisk's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ona. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street. 

KEEP the latest styles of Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Uats of every description for Men aud Boys; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats fur Ladies, Misses and Children ; Traveling 
Bags, Umbrellas, &.C., and Furs in their season. 

"WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail 

a R O C E R s , 

Nos. 75 &. 77 South Second street, opposite Pacilic 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



GHAUNCEY L FILLEY 



108 ITIain street, 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 



108 



CHIM, GLASS & OUEENSf ARE, 



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AS, according to returns made by all the Queeus- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAXJNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, according to rt'tarns made under oath by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Maiu street. 

CHAXJNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has. according to returns made under oath as above, 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment »t staple and fancy China- 
Glass, Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glaeees, 
BrittanniaWare. Silver Plated Ware, Trays, Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery, Water Coolers, Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Li'ddle Elliots 
& Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vascti and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in Loudon, Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally douated to 
theM. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly now goods direct from mauufac- 



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D. A. Winter. H -SVicke. 

D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 
N"o ■2W Kranklin avenue, bet. Eleventh andTweimi sts., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Kepairing warranted and accurately executed. 



SEWiMO iVmCHIME CO. 

.-(AI.KS P.OOM.S. 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verandah Row) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 




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HOA^^JE & CAJPEN'S North Missouri Railroad 



NkW lORK FIKK AND .M.iRI.NE 

INSUEANCE^ AGENCY. 

BKHOLD THE LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insui'ance Co. 

OF NEW YORK. 

Office — No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Capital, S6n0,000; Surplus, $08,493; Assets, $!6S,493. 

INSCEES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture llents. Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable property, against loss or damage by fire. 
The insured receive 75 per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TIMOTHY G. OUUBCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KBMETS. Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

Cash Capital, $SOO,OCO; Surplus, $70,396 !2 ; Assets, 

S570,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture. Rents, Leases, and other insurable propert_y, 
against loss or damage by lire. Dealers receive 75 p'er 
cent of net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks. 
CHAS WILSON, Sec. D. R SATTERLEB, Pres't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, (ten'l Ag't and Adjuster. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OP THE CITY OF NEW YOBS.. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, S3C0,i 00; Surplus, January 

1. 1864, $89,375 27; Assets, $389,375 27. 
ISAAC B. St. JOHN, SCO. BDW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 

FIRE AND TMRINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Insm'ance Comp'y, 

103 Broadway, Ni vv York. 

Cash C.ipi'.a!. $300,000; Assets, Jan. 1, 1S64. $6«,541 85, 

Scrip dividend declartd Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cent. 

THIS Corapany insures, at customary rales, of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by lire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 75 per cent, of the net 
profits. Without incurring any llainlily, or in lieu there- 
of, at their ostion, a liberal dijcount upon the premium. 

JAMES LORIMER GRAH-^-U, Pres't. 

ROB'T M. C. GRAHAM, Vice Pres't. 

EDW'DA. STANSBURY. 2d Vice Pres't. 

JOHN C. GOODRIDGE. Secretary. 

WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 

STOCK COMPANY — INCORPORATED 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co. 



SEWING MACHINES, 

No. 80 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
UNION LINE. 

Dm TransprtajM & Insurance Co, 

FAST FREIGHT LINE EAST AND WEST, VIA 
THB PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 

TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



NEW YORK. • 

Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplus, $273,916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM, Prrr palmer. President, 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by flrr, at rates as low as oth- 
er llrst class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



In connection with il.innio r .uia bt. Jo. Railroad. Tho 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINGY, KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are made with ^^e Hannibal and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On and after Sunday , November 15th, 1S63, 

St. Joseph Express ieavee St. Louis at 1:15 a. m, 

Mail and Accommodation Train at 3:30 p. m. 

Tare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, coiner of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers. 

TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in iuwa, Kansas and Nebraska. 

Ji::^ Be certain that your ticket reads : " Via North 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



r^-^cinc i^-A.iXjSiO-A-i:>- 



ON and after Monday, December 7th, 1863, trains will 
leave St. Louis, as tullows ; 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:30 a. m., stopping at all btations 

andrunning through to Euobnoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation — Daily except Sunday, at 5:00 

p. M. 
Stages— Leave Dresden for Warrensburg, Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train J Leave Tipton every eveniug for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a. m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Spriugield- 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Office. No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't. 
B. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



Phoenix 



Insurance 

BROOKLYN, N. T. 



Company, 



OtBces— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $600 000 ; Surplus. March 1, 18Q4, $222,- 

219 20; Assets, $722,219 20. 

INSOR-\NCB against loss by ftrc, Marine, Lake, Oanal 
and Inland transportation. 

STEPHEN CROWELL. President. 
EDGAR W. CROWELL. Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 



SAFEST AND CHBAPBST SYSTEM OF INSURANCE, 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cor. Maldt-n Lane,) N Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb. 1, 1864, 5582,000. 

Scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
cent, of net prnflts. Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or damage 
by Are, and marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals. 
.,^ 3E0. C. SATTERLEB, President. 

HENRY WESTON. Vice President 
WM. K. LOTIIROP, Secretary, 
^ta WM. A, SCOTT, Ass't Sec'y. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad. 



Spring Arrangement, corameucing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
dally, as follows ; 
For Pilot Knob, Putosi, and all stations, at. ..6:15 A. M. 
For Desoto at 6;15 .4. M. and 4 P. M. 

Returning — Win leave 

Pilot Knob at 3;00 P- "' 

Potosi at 3:60 p. M. 

DeSoto at 6:00.1. M. and 5;35 p. M. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6:16. 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. M ; 

2 00 400, 6:23. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docks at 6:16, 7:10, 8:10,10:00, 11:30, a. m., 2:00 and 

4:00 P.M. 
For Jefferson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:16, 11:30 A. 
M., and 4:00 p. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 A. M.; 1:00 and 7:60 p. M. 
?eCrerson Barracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:05 and 7:66 p. M. 
Docks at 7:64, 9:16, 10:33, A. M.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:46 P. M. 
Carondelet at 6:30, 6:20, 8:00, 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20, 
3:10, 6:18,7:00, 8:10, 10:45 P. M. 

S. D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup't. 
ISIDOR BDSH, General Agent. 



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J. c. DunrQiJE, 

MERCHANT TAILOR, 

— AND— 

Dealer in Gents' Furnishing Goods, 

No. 74 N. Fifth St., Del. Locust & St. Charles sts. 



Undsou E. Bri.l 



Johu n. Bivieb. Leonard Hollaud 



BRIDGE, BEACH & CO., 

SUCCESSORS to Bridge & Bro., manufacturers of 
Tinut-rs' Tools and Machines, Japanned Ware, &c. 
Importers and dealers in Tin Plate, Copper, Sheet Iron, 
Wire, Xo. 37 Main street, St. Louis, Mo. 



John J, IToppf 



Jijhn N. Nfuhau'^ 



H, R Kiite. 



JOHN J. HOPPE & CO., 

WHOLESALE dealers in Fancy Goods, Notions, Toys, 
Sutlers' Supplies, &c., No. 16 South Main street, 
opposite Merchants' Exchange, St. Louis. 



ROBERT D. PATTERSON. 



H. I. LORING & CO., 

WOLESALE di-alers in Stationery, Paper and School 
Books, and Blank Book manufacturers, 136 North 
Main street, opposite State Bank, St. Louis. 



W. SPILKER, 

S. SIDES, Agent, 

194 Olive St., bet. Twelfth aud Tliirteenth. 

Confectionary of the Best Quality, 

ALWAYS ON HAND. 



THOMAS liAIRD, 

(Successor to Fisher & Bennett,) 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

BOOKS, PAPERS & STATIONERY, 

98 (Old Number) Main street, St. Louis. 

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND ALL THE BOOKS 
recommended by the State Superintendent, and a 
full assortmentof Record and Blank Books of all kiude. 



MAHUFACTURER OF 

ff.lGONS, MAYS, CARTS AMI WHEELBAREOWS. 

No. 692 Broadway, 

Between Jefferson and Monroe streets, ST. LOUIS. 



Xj XT ivr x: :^ on. . 

SCHULENBURG & BOECKELER, 

Tenth street, between Cass avenue and Mullanphy st 
ST. LOUIS. MO.. 

HAVE. IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PLANING 
MILL, constantly on hand a large stock of well 
seasoned Pine Lumber, Flooring, Fencing, Joists, 
Shingles, Laths, ice, &c., which they offer at very low 
prices. 



Damon, Sherburne &, Co., 

ENGLISH, GERMAN, AMERICAN 

— A N D — 

Frencli Plate f into CHass, 

20 and 22 Canal street, opposite Boston and Maujp R. 
R. Depot, (Haymarket Square,) Boston. 



Geo. D. Appleton, N. D. Noyes, John B. Maude. 

APPLETON, NOYES &. CO.. 

Wholesale Dealers m 

BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 110 North Main street, betweeen Locust and Vine, 
ST. LOTUS, MO. 



H. P. SHERBURNE, 

Dealer m 

Music, Piano Fortes M Mekleons, 

.\nd all kinds of 
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 

No. 36 Market street, between Main and Se.-f.u'l. 



C. & W. TODD & CO., 

Manufacturt-rs of 

MACHINE BELTING 

Dealers in Mill Materials. 

Main street, corner of Morgan, St. Louis, Mo. 



Lyon, Sliorb & Co., 

Sole Manufacturers 

SLIGO AND TYRONE BAR, SHEET 

AND PLATE IRON. 

268 North Second street, 

QEO. D. HALL, ST. LOUIS. 



J. B. SICKLES & CO., 

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN 
AND IMPORTERS OF 

SADDLERY HARDWARE, 

42 Main street, St. Louis. 



H- B. Graham. 



Ben. B. Graham 



J. WOLFF & SON, 

Importers of Aniericaa and Foreign 

Fancy Goods, Toys, Notions, &c. 

No. 104 North Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



H. We^tcrmami, 



E. F. W. MeiPr. 



WESTERMANN & MEIER, 

IMPORTERS of and dealers in China, G)ass and 
Queenwwarej Britannia Ware, Table Cutlery, Toa Trays. 
Looking-GIasses, Coal Oil Lamps, &c. No. 148 North 
Main street, (west side.) between Vine street and 
Washington Avenue, St. Louis. 

Id^Especia! attention paid to careful packing. As- 
sorted Crates for the Country Trade constantly on hand. 

THOS. MORRISON, 

De.ilei in 

Boat Stores, Bacon, Lard, Flour, 

AND PnOVISIONS GENERALLY. 

No. 20 Levee, Corner of Pine street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



J. R- Lionberger. Wm. C. Orr. 

J. R. LIONBERGER & CO. 

TMioiesalf Doalers in 

BOOT« & SHOES, 

No. 71 Main street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



JoIju M. Krum. 



Ernst W. Decker. 



KRUM & DECKER, 

No. 45M Olive street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



G^*i'igp Bender. 



BENDER & ETZEL, 

IMPORTERS and Wholesale dealers in Fancy Goods. 
White Goods, Hosiery, Tarns, Woolens, Threads, 
Buttons, Needles, Pipes, Wallets, Cutlery, Toys, Clocks, 
Brushes, Stationery, &c. No. 115 North Main street, 
SI. Louis, Mo. 



J. T. Wilson. 



A. J. Clark. 



WILSON & (JLARK, 

SHIRT MANUFACTURERS, 

AND DEALERS IN 

Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, 

No. 69 North Fuurth street, St. Louis, Mo. JCj'ShirtB 
in:ide to order. 



NIEDRINaHAUS & BRO., 

Manufacturers of 

T I IN" AAT JL iEe. E 





And Dealers in 


rpiNNERS' STOCK, TOOLS, MACHINERY, &c.. No. 


L 147 North M 


ain street. 


between Green and Wash- 


iugton avenue, St. Louis. 




Tin Plate IC, 


Coke 


Tin plate lead'd IX, Charc'l 


■• " IC. 


B. P. 


Block Tin - - - 


" " 10x14, IC, 


Charcoal 


Brazier Copper, 


' " " IX, 




Sheathing, " - - 


" ■■ 12x12, IC, 




Copper Bottoms, 


" " •■ IX, 




Sheet Zinc, - - - 


" '14x20,10, 




Russia^heet Iron, - 


" " :x. 




Sheet Iron, B, No. 20 to 27, 


•■' " " IXX, 




" C, No. 20 to 27, 


"lead'dlC, 






Prices subject to change c 


f market. 



JAMES M. CRAWFORD, 

TTTTIOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fl.AW, 
VV Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books, Sta- 
tionery, Periodicals and Papers, No. 54 Fourth Btreetj 
St. Louis, Mo. 



H. B. Graham & Bro., 

No. 82 North Second Street. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
|Ci=CaEh paid for Rags. 



PETER E. BLOW, 

Importer and Wliolesale Dealer in 

IIEUGS, PAIKTS, WHITE LEAD, OILS, WINDOW (iLASS. 

Glassware, Perfumery, ^c, ^c. 
Nos. 66 & 68 Main street, between Olive and Pine, 

ST. LOUIS, Mo. 



L. E. CARPEKTER. 



P. e. ABRA.MS. 



CARPENTER & ABRAMS, 

DEALERS IN BONNET RIBBONS, DRESS AND 
Cloak Trimmings, Fancy Goods, Notions. &c., 122 
Fourth street, Verandah Row, between St. Charles st. 
and Washington avenue, St. Louis. 



MERRITT'S 

Express Freight Line, 

Norlhweet corner Main and Locust streets, 
(Over Merchants' Bank,) 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

J. "W. MERRITT, General Agent. 



CHARLES G. WELLS, 

"ITT^OLESALE and retail dealer in China, Glass and 
VV Queensware, Silver, Plated and Britannia Ware, 
Tea Trttys. Feather Dusters, Vases, Lamps, Chandeliers, 
Table Cutlery, &c.. fcic., Northwest corner Fourth and 
St. Charles streets. 81. Louis. Mo. 



WAR CLAIM OFFICE. 

NO. 58 NORTH THIRD STREET, 

Nearly opposite Post Office, ST. LOUIS, MO. 

CAVENDER&ROWSE, 



Back Pay and Bounties Collected, 

AND PENSIONS OBTAINED. 

CrOTernment Touchers Bought^ 
Sold or Collected. 

Claims against the State of Missouri, growing out of 
or connected with the enrolling, organizing, transport- 
ing, and furnishing supplies for the Enrolled Missouri 
Militia, or for rents or services rendered, and all 
claims of whatever nature, connected with the Milita- 
ry of the State adjusted and collected. 

Claims against the United States Government, for 
Negroes enlisted in the military service, adjusted and 
collected. 



REFERENCES. 

General John B. Gray, Adjutant General of Missouri j 
Colonel E. Anson Moore, Quartermaster General of 
Missouri : Col. Wm. Myers, Assistant Quartermaster; 
Major N. W. Brown, Paymaster U. S. A.j Major Robert 
Smith, Paymaster for discharged soldiers ; Messrs. 
Clark, Dodge & Co., New York; Partridge &. Co., S. C. 
Davis &. Co., St. Louis j McElhaney, Jaggard &Co. 
Rolla, Missouri ; St. Louis Building and Savings Asso' 
ciation. 



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THE D^ILY OOU]NfTERSia:N^. 



Geo Kingslaocl. PUilil) Kiugsland. David FerKUSon. 

KINGSLANDS & FERGUSON, 

Pha-nlx Founiirj and Agrlculiiirai Worhs, 

CORNBB Second and Cherry slreets, St. Louis, Man- 
ufuclurcrs of Page & Child's Patent Circular Saw 
jaill-; steam EnKiues and Boilers of all sizes; Cox & 
WobertB' Patent Thresher and Cleaner; Threshers with- 
out Cleaners; E. Ball's Ohio Mower and Beapcr; Hand 
and Power Corn Shellers; Cotton Oins; Horse Powers 
and Castiui,'s.of every description. 



JOHN T MANNY, 

BmsIou. 



GEO. S. 1>RAKE, St. Louis. 
WM. DOWNING, 



Manny, Drake & Downing 

-iVHOLESALE DEALERS IX 
No. 154 Main street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



E. Ha.-itiiiBs. ( JA. G. Anderson. 

E. Wi\lttr-\ju./ ( A. M. Brlttun, 

HASTINGS, WJLKERSON & CO. 

FANCY DRY GOODS NOTIONS, AND 

Fumisliing Goods, Hats, Caps and Straw CooJs, 

No. So Marn street, St. Louis, Mo- 



WILLIAM E. STOKER, 

WHOLKS.U.E DEALER IS 

3BOOT!S jSk-T^TD SHOES, 

No. 86 North Main street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



TO XHB AFFLICTED. 

If you .-uftVr with 

RHEUMATISM OR NEURALGIA, 

Use Lallemand's Specific 

JOHN H. BLOOD, Sole Agent, 

No. 24 North FlJlh street, St. Louis, Mo. 

PRICE, $1 PER BOTTL E^ 



SUPERVISING AGENCY 

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. FUR 

Fire, Marine & Life Insurance Companies, 

Reiiresentiug .an aggn«ate c.isb capital and surplus of . 
$8,847,455 12! 

MORRISON Sc HOLLAND, Local and Special Agents, 
Office 21 Locust street, over Merchants' Bank, St. 
Louis. 
Missouri losses adjusted and paid at this Agency. 
COMPANIES REPRESENTED ; 

Assets. 

.altna Insurance Company of Hartford $3,128,820 93 

Merchants' Insurance Co. " !?1'^^ "}$ 

North America Insurance Co. " 384,010 « 

Harttord Fire Insurance Co. " 1,384,743 Go 

New York Life Insurance Company (mutual) 3,748,437 2b 



FASHIONABLE HATTER 

271 Broadway, St. Louis. 

WHO LESALE & RETAIL. 
CKOW, McOREERY & CO., 

55 Main street, St. Louis, 

Off'T to the tra'l'- a '.'rnital and well selected stock of 

Stanle aiii Faici fln CtOO^s, 

To WHICH THEY RESPECTFULLY INVITE THE 
attention ol all Ciii.b buyt-r:- visiting the maiket. 



JAS. RICHARDSON \ gj Louis 
W. C FORD, S 



WM. B. ENGLISH, 

Pitt:>tmrgh. 



G. CONZELMAN, 

IMPORTER and manufacturer of all kinds of Paper 
Hangings and Upholstery, wholesale and retail. 
Northwest corner Fifth and Olive streets, St. Louis, 
Mo. 



D R. LUYTIES, M. D., 

HOMCEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, 

177 Locust St., bet. Eighth &. Ninth, north side, 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



RICHAEDSON & CO., 

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE I'EALERS IN 
Drugs. Chemicals and Dyeslufls. Oils. Paints, Win- 
dow Glass, &c., ice, Nos. 171 and 173 North Mam street, 
opposite Virginia Hotel, St. Louis, Mu. 



E. A. CORBET, 

M.^NUFACTUKER OF 

Saddles, Harness & MilitaryBquipments, 

109 N':ath Fourth street, 

SAINT LOUIS. 



Tunstall & Holme, 



iSSION AM) FOEWARIllNG jitKiUAAW, 

No. 31 South Main street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Adolphus Meier. John C. Rust. Theo. G. Meier. 

Adolphus Meier & Co., 

luipurlers aud Jobbers of Foreign and Pouu'.^iw 

HARDWARE AMD CUTLERY, 

duns, Klli<;s, Chains, AutIIs and Vlcc-i, 

No 23 Main street, corner of Chesnut street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



B H MILLER. CHAS. MILLER, J OHN S . J. M ILLER. 

R. H. Miller & Sons, 

IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS 
III China, Glass and tiueensware, Brittania Ware; 
Tea Trays, Hotel and Steamboat Ware, No. 121 North 
Fourth street. Collier Block, St. Louis, 



E. & W. MORGAN, 

AUCTIONEERS and Commission Merchants, 107 
Fourth street. (Ten Buildings,) and No. 58 Tine 
street, between Third and Fourth streets, St. Louis, Mo. 
Out-door Sales promptly attended to. Attention giv- 
en to the sale of Bank Stock, Real Estate, Stc. 

Morgan's St. Louis Stock Mart, Northwest corner of 
Fifth and Carr streets. 



S. F. THAYER, 

LADIES' and Gents' premium Boot and Shoe manu- 
facturer. No. 37 North Fourth street, opposite 
Planters' House, St. Louis, Mo 

Officers' Riding Boots on hand and made to order at 
short notice. 



W. F. ULMAN, 

SUCCESSOR to Nathaniel Phillips. 
Established, 1837. Piano rooms 
corner Fifth and Locust streets, St. 
Louie, Mo. j 

Sole agent for Chickering & Son's, ^ 
Hallet D,ivi8 & Co. 'a, and other first 
class makers. Pianos for rent, tuned 
packed for shipping. 




moved and 



EZRA J. STERLING. 



HENRy F. CLARK. 



STERLING & CO., 

Saddlery and Saddlery Hardware, 

107 and 109 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Wm. Young, St. houU. { 
Jno. H. Siegrist, " i 



( E, T. Comstock, 
i New York. 



WM. YOUNG & CO., 

WX^t^lt^'L^i^ra^N^^ini^is's^:^; 

street. New York. 
5t3=a full assortment of Boys' Clothing. ^ 



E. o 
c. J 



("GILBERT, UPDIKE & CO. 
J No. 120 LaSalle St., 
I 



. stanard, ^ 
„. „. gilbert, i 

G. W. UPDIKE, r 
C. E. SLAYBACK.J 

Stanard, Gilbert & Co., 

G1ENERAL PRODUCE, COMMISSION AND FOR- 
r WARDING Merchants, No. 6 City Buildings, St 
Louis, Mo. 



EBEN RICHARDS, Jr., 
GROCER, 

Nos. 45 and 47 South Main street, 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



O A It ^^ ^^ ^ • 

R. KBILBR & CO., 

Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, 

129 131 & 133 Fourth St., Cur. Washington av., 
• SAINT LOUIS. 

ALL goods marked in plain figures, and sold at one 
price only. Military goods always on hand. 



J. F. COMSTOCK, I 

Bo&ton. 



5 JAMES BLACKMAN, 

) St, Louis. 



P H O T O G 15 A. P* M S. 

SIDNEY BROWN, 

ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 

No 82 North Fourth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

VISITORS to the city desiring flrst class Pictures, 
are respectfully invited to the Gallery, where they 
will find one of the finest collections in the Western 
country. Special attention given to the celebrated 
cartes de visile, or Album Pictures. Old Daguerreo- 
types, Ambrotypcs, etc., copied superior to any estab- 
lisbment in the city. ^^ 



J. F. Comstock & Co., 

(ESTABLISilEI), 1834.) 

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES 
of all kinds. No. 73 Main street, St. Louia. 



PRATT & FOX, 

IMPORTERS, JOBBERS, 

And Manufacturers' Agents ct 

HARDWARE AND CDTLERY 

Nos. 139 and 141 Main street. 



ENDRES & COMPTON'S 

MUSIC STORE 

52 Fourth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



WILLIAM D'OBNCH, 

Wholesale Dealer and Importer of 

Drugs, Chemicals, Paiuts, Oils, Glass, Dje Stuff*, ett.. 

No. 4 South Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ALSO, offers for sale the largest sl^ck of Perfumeries, 
Fancy Goods, etc., ever imported in this city. 



MeiMs&SlLoMPaeMCoiniiaEi. 

DAILY V. S. MAIL LINE, 



THE LARGEST STOCK OP 

FANCY GOODS & NOTIONS, 
L. & C. SPECK & CCS, 

No 61 North Main street, 

SAINT LOUIS. 



Composed of the following splendid Steamers, one ol 
which leaves daily, (except Sundays) at 6 p . M . . 

Capt. Musselman. 
Zeigler. 



BELLE MEMPHIS, 
BELLE ST. LOUIS, - 
C. E. HILLMAN, - 
Pl.ATT VALLEY, - 
CITT OF ALTON, 
MARBLE CITT. 
CITY OF CAIRO, - 
GEO, W. GRAHAM, - 
J. D. PERRY, 
COURIER. 



Sousley. 

Riley. 

Calvert. 



" Roland. 
" Wordeo. 
" Haney. 
HENRY W. SMITH, Gen'l Superintendent. 
N RANNBY, Gen'l Freight Agent. 
JOHM A. SCUUDER, Secretary. 
David Risley, Freight Clerk. 



THE D^ILY OOXJNTERSIG:^. 



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J & A. GABDINER, 

And Tnipoi tprs of 

Watches. Jewelry, Silverware, 



AND FANCY GOODS, 

No. SSFourta street. 



REMOVAI.. 

DR. ISAIAH FORBES, 

D E N^ T I S T 

HAS removed from his old st.md, to i 
No. 86 Olive, (one squiire fiirihertf 
Weet,) three doors west of Fifth street. 

INSURE YOUR LIVEs] 

Equitable Life Assurance Society 

OF THE UNITED STATES, 

No. 92 Broadway, New York. 

S. A. RANLBTT, Special Agent, 

No. 1 Olive St., N E. cor. Maia. 



R. GUMERSELL, Sr., 

(SUCCESSOR TO MORRISON & CO..) 

DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS, 

LACES, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERV, 
Gloves, Fans, French Corsets, Skirts, &c. 

— ALSO — 

English, French and German Fancy Goods, 

No. 100 KOURTII STRKKT, GLASGOW ROW, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



ADOLPH HEINICKE. 



JOHN M. E8TEL. 



HEINICKE & ESTEL, 

IMrOUTKllS of and uliol»^s;iU: dfsUoia m China, Glass 
:ind Qucensware, Looking Glasses, Coal Oil, Lamps, 
Jtt itannia Ware, Slc; Tea Trays, Table Cutlery, ficc. No. 
26 North Main street, St. Louis, Mo. 

Assorted Crates for country tratio kept on hand. 
Particular attention paid to packing. 



JAMES MAGUIRE. 



CONSTANTINE MAGUIRE. 



S. W. Baldwin. S. M. Dodd. 

BALDWIN & DODD, 

Manufacturers and wholesale dealers in 

HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, 

BONNETS, MILLINERY GOODS, ScC, 
98 Main 3t., corner of Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



A. GERSHON, 



NO. 52 NORTH FIFTH STREET. 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Wholesale and Retail Emporium 



ROBERT DOUGHERTY, 

MAN L'FACTURER AND DEALER IX ALL KINDS 
of Carriages, Buggies, Barouches, Slc, corner 
Fifth and St. Charles streets, St. Louis, Mo. 

Second hand Carriages taken in exchange for new. 
Repairing executed with dispatch. 



C. a. aiLFENSTXIN. 



A. R. DONALDSON. 

C.G.HELFENSTEIN&CO., 

GENTLEMEN'S 

FURNISHING STORE, 

N. W. CORNER FOURTH & PINE STS., 

ST. LOUIS, MO, 



A. F. SHAPLEIGH & CO., 



rrHPOHTERS OF 



HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 

GUNS AND HEAVY GOODS, 

No. 102 Main st. , bet. Vine & Locust. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



J. & C. MAGUIRE, 

WHOLESALE and retail dealers in Drugs, Medi- 
cines, Chemicals, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, 
Medicine Chests, &c., Slc, Southwest corner of Olive 
and Second streets, St. Louis, Mo. 



JULIUS MORISSE, 

Importer and Dealer la 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

165 AND 285 BROADWAY, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



JA8. P. FISKE. AUGUSTUS KNIGHT. WM. B. GARBITT. 

FISKE, KNIGHT & CO., 

M.iDufa':turers and Wholesale Dealers m 
No. 37 Main street, corner Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



-FOR- 



Gentlemen's, Youths' aud Children's 



CL o T h: I isT a-. 



Furnishing Goods and Army Ontfits. 



. S. GREELEY. 



C. B. CURNHAM. 



D. B. GALE. 



GREELEY & GALE, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 



A' 



LSO, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER- 
CHANTS, No 86 Second street, St. Louis, Mo. 



BELCHER'S 

Sugar Refining Company. 

Office at Refinery Building, cor. O'Fallen and Lewis ata., 

WHERE may be found all kinds of refined and clari- 
fied Sugars, in barrels, half barrels, sacks or hogs- 
heads. Also, Golden Syrups. Syrup Molasses and Su 
garhouse Molasses in barrels, half barrels and kegs, and 
m quantities to suit, from twenty-five barrels and up 
wards, at the card price when delivered. A box for or 
ders will be found on (he Northwest corner Second and 
Olive streets. Cash on dt livt-ry. No charge for pack- 
ages or drayage. GEORGE PARTRIDGE, President. 
E. T. Ware, Secretary. 



PALMER & WEBER, 

PUBLISHERS of Music, No. 56 Fourth street, St. 
Louis, Mo. Dealers in Piano-fortes andMusical In- 
trumeuts of every description ; Western agency for 
the sale of Steinway & Sons' Gold Meda! Pianos, and 
Prince 6t Go's Improved Patent Melodeons, which we 
furnish at the factory prices, wholesale and retail. 



GEORGE CORNING, 

Manufacturer and Dealer in 

Ladies' & Gendemeu's Boots & Shoes, 

No. 86 Market St., bet. Third and Fourth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Alex. Young, Cliicago. 
Dan. C. Young, St. Louis. 



T. S. Young, New York. 
W. P. stone, New York. 



YOUNG BROS. & CO., 

Manufacturers aud Wholesale Dealerw in 

136 Main st., St. Louis, Mo.; 33 and 35 Lake st., cor. 
Wabash avenue. Chicago, III.; 120 Chambers st., N. Y. 



ROBERT & WILLIAM MITCHELL, 

(Successors to Mitchell, Ramrael^bcrg & Co. ) 

MaiiifactiirBi's of Fine Fnraitiire, 

And Dealers in 

Carpeb, Curtains, Oil Cloths, Sliate, ami Upholstery, k., 

N09. 134 &. 136 North Fourth street. 



WM. S. HUMPHREYS, 

Successor to Humphreya & Terry, 

WHOLESALE GROCER 

— AND— 

Commission Merchant, 

Ami Aeeiit for 

Ohio River Salt Company's Salt, 

No. 95 Second street, between Locust aud Vine streets, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



N. H. CLARK, 

FURNISHING DEALER 

— AND— 

SHIRT MANUFACTURER, 

1-26 North Fourth st,, Southwest cor. Washington Av., 

SAINT LOUIS. 



PLANT & BROTHER, 

SIGN OF THE GILT PLOW, 

No. 25 North Main .si & 204 Broadway, 

Commission Merchants, 

And Dealers in 

Agricultural Seeds, Tools, Machines, 

BELTING, HOSE, &c. 



Ernest C. Angelrodt, 
Consul General. 



Robert Barth, 
Consul . 



ANGELRODT & BABTH, 

EUROPEAN COLLECTION BUSINESS, 

Cor. Second & Cheenut sts., up stairs, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



MANTZ & LYNCH, 

Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic 

WINES AND LIQUORS, 

And Rectifiers of "Whisky, 

39 Soatb Main and IT South Commercial streets, be- 
tween Walnut and Elm ptreeta, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Choice brands of Bourbon Whisky constantly on hand. 



Edward A. Fellerer, M. D. 

fK)M<i<:uPATIl[C 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 

119 Olive at,, between KiKhth and Ninth .■^ts., north side. 
Otftce hours— 7 to 9 o'clock, A. M.; 3 to 4 p. m. 

Washington University. 

UNIVERSITY HALL, 

Corner Washington avenue and S^venteentU street. 
WM. CHAUVENET, L. L. D., ChanceUor. 

WM. G. KLIOT, D. D., President. 

WAYMAN CROW. Vice President. 

S. A. RAN LKTT, Scc'y & Treasurer. 
Cominenct"'ment, June 16, I8C4. 



MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

F'a> hionable 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No. 56 North Fifth St., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Branch of Mme. Demorcsl*i), New York. 
Cutting and fittiue done to order. 



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THE D^ILY COUZSTTERSIGISr. 



WESLEY FALLON, 

(SUCCESSOR TO FALLON & WRIGHT) 

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER, 

Nos. 84 and 86 North Filth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE STOCK 
of everything in hiB line. All work sold guaran- 
teed a6 represented. 



WAME, GHEEYER & CO., 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, 

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 
Silver Plated and Japanned Goods, 

Hollow Ware, Fine Planished and Gnstom-Made 

MAMUFACTUREK9 OF 

WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, 

Refrigerators, Ice Chests, Water Coolers, Bathing 
Apparatus, &c., 

—ALSO- 
PATENT PORTABLE SODA FOUNTAINS. 
No. 125 NORTH FOUKTH STREET, 

(Marble Buildings, near Washington Av.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



^8« 



—AND— 

MERCHANT TAILORS, 

K. W, COR. FOURTH ST, & WASHINGTON AVENUE^ 
(Branch under Lmdell Hotel,) 

ST. LOUIS. 



C. B. HUBBELL, Jr. (fc CO, 



WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DEALEBS IN 



FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC 



JD:Etir a-OODS, 



302 FOUBTH STREET. 



ST. LOUIS. 



GILES F. FILLEY, 



MANUrACTURER OF 



COOKING iPID HEITINO STOVES, 



R. H. FRANKLIN, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 



Ubsdell, Barr, Duncan & Co., 

HDI^ir O-OOIDS, 

FOUETH, VINE & ST. CHARLES SIS.. 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ST. LOUIS UNION, 

PUBLISHED BY THE 

XJnioii -A^ssociation. 

D M. GRISSOM EDITOR 

J. H. PARSONS Business Manager. 

Office, Comer Third and Locust streets. 
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: 

Baily, in advance - - - - , -$800 
Tri-Weekly, in advance - - - - - -4 00 

Tri-Weekly, Clubs of Ten 30 00 

Weekly, in advance - - - - - -150 

Weekly, Cluba of Ten - - . . . ]o qq 



-AND— 



FANCY DRY GOODS, 



132 FOURTH STREET. 



DR. E. HALE, 

^DENTIST, §^^ 



OfGce, Northwest corner of Fifth and L' 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



AND DEALER IN 

TIN PLATE, 
Sheet Iron, IVire, Rivets, 

COPPER BOTTOMS, 

PRESSED AND JAPANNED WARE. 

Office and Sa!e>room, 166 <i 167 Mam St., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

GEO PARTRIDGE HENRY s REED. THOS. GREEN. 

PARTRIDGE & CO., 

WHOLESALE GROCERS. COMMISSION AND FOR- 
WARDING Alercbantt, No. 84 North Second 61., 
St. Louis. 

Will make liberal ca&h advances on consignment of 
Produce, for sale in St. Louie, or to Partridge, Wells & 
Co,, New York. 



LOUIS PETERS, 

IMPORTER. MANUFACTURER AND RETAIL DEAL- 
ER in Fancy Furs, and purchaser of all kiuds of 
American Furs, No. 61 North Fifth street, opposite the 
Meicantile Library, St. Louis, Mo. 

Muffs, &c., taken for preservation during the Summer, 
and the promptest attention given to all orders. 



P. H. JONES, 

SUCCESSOK TO BEN. F. CRANE & CO. , 

DEALER IN CLOCKS, WATCHES, DIAMONDS, 
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, under Odd Fel- 
lows' Hall, corner Fourth and Locust streets, St. Louis. 
Mo. 
Watches repaired and warranted. 



UMON^TORE. 

IP jLi^soisr sc CO. 



No lie NORTH FOURTH STREET, 



(Third door South of St. Charles,) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

UNION FLAGS, FROM ONE CENT TO $200. ALSO, 
Military Swords, Sashes, Belts, Shoulder Straps, 
Lace Buttons, Gold and Silver Bullion. Spangles, Stars, 
Photographs, Photograph Albums. Union Pins, Badges, 
and Regalia of all kinds, wholesale and Retail. 



HBNRT FOLSOM & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer? in 

■1sA.X1-,XTJ^:R^^ G003DS 
FIR£ ARMS, 

REVOLVERS, FLAGS, 

AND SPORTINO APPARATUS. 

PRESENTATION Swords and Pistols on hand or made 
to order. H. FOLSOM & CO., 

T7 Fourth street. St. Louis. 



PARLOR AND BEDROOM GRATES, 

T ATEST style and patterns, at iowe.^J 
-^ market rates. 

Dodge's patent and Skeel's patent Set- 
ting. 

Manufactory. 174 North Main street. 

B. IIOUTON. 




MARY INSTITUTE, 

Lucas Place, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth srreets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

A SCHOOL ot the highest order for young Ladiel. 
Two terms of twenty weeks each per annum. Cat- 
alogues, terms of admission, or any other information, 
may be obtained of C. S. Penncll, A M., Principal, at 
the Institute, or at his residence. No. 307 Chesnut St., 
or of S. A. RANLETT, Treasui T, 

No. 1 Olive, northeast corner Ji jin. 



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PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUITV^E COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY PAIR. 



l^OSSUJVT QUIA POSSK VIDENTUR.' 



N"o. 7. 



St. Lo^iis, iSi:ay 25, 1864. 



IPrice lO Cents. 



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Di mMm 



ir „.^„„. /Mrs. E. W. CLARK. 
MANAGERS, -(^m^g g j^ RAN LETT. 

Editor, ANNA C. BRACICETT. 



Wednesday, May 25, 1864. 



Recluced. Rates oT Adrnission, on ancl 
after Friday Morning, May 30th. 

ADMISSION 50 els. 

CHILDREN Halt Pricft. 

Doors open at el'^ven o'clock, a. m. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GEN. EOSBCRANS, President. 



Head Quarters or the Finance Committee 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

F.%iR Building, 

St. Louis, May 19, 1864, 
To the Cashiers of the 

Several Deparhnenis : 
The "Central Finaoce Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully, 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Pox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com. 
M. J. LiPP.MAN, Sec'y. 

(J^^The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



CONSIDERATION. 

It is oeitainly fae farthest possible from our 
purpose, intentionally to slight any of the De- 
I)artment8 or to make false statements in re- 
gard to them. Those who have not the re- 
sponsibility in this matter, do not often pau.se 
to consider that it is absolutely impossible to 
notice all the Departments in one number, 
and next to absolutely impossible not to 
make an error in some particular. Some 
three or four must be spoken of togeth^, 
and of course those whoso turn corner first 
are the — " best pleased," we were going to 
say, but we change it to "least displeased." 
This question presented itself to us some two 
weeks ago, and after consideration we deci- 
ded to speak of the Departments alphabeti- 
cally. We thought no one could then with 
justice complain of want of attention. This 
an-angement has been strictly . adhered to. 



Only one exception was made, and that was 
in favor of the Skating Park, the Bower of 
Rest, and the two Kitchens, and we made 
this exception because these did not speak 
to the eye like the rest of the Department-, 
and seemed to need a helping hand to start 
them. No one can regret more than wo, any 
errors which may have been made in our col- 
umns. We are ready at all times to make the 
desired correction, and to make this correction 
as prominent as possible, if our friends will 
let us know of them. We can do no more, 
and if this is not considered full reparation, 
we must rest under their displeasure. We 
ask them to consider the innumerable mis- 
takes which are found constantly in the arti- 
cles of the senior press. Are we to be held 
more strictly to an account than they ? We ask 
them finally, if they have ever edited a daily 
paper, and whether they succeeded in making 
it perfect ? 

Each De))artment, of course, is especially 
intere.sted in its own success — but may not 
the rivalry engendered by this desire for i)er- 
sonal Eucoe-ss, tend to make us forget the grand 
aim and object for which we are all working? 
Whatever can aid the cause, to that let us 
yield our desires and be willing to work with- 
out glory, or even favor, so that we strengthen 
the hands of the Western Sanitary Commis- 
sion. 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERT. 

An observant eye gains information from 
seemingly inexpressive things. We are mor- 
ally sure for instance, that in a certain family 
we know of, no one can be near-sighted, lor 
the pictures are all hung within a foot of the 
ceiling ; and the height of the counter at the 
hard-ware department told us the same thing 
as the nails in the rooms at the White Moun- 
tains, — that the man who did that work must 
have been above medium height. But this is 
a matter of small moment. We have never 
seen a more beautiful show- of fine cutlery 
than forms the background of this depart- 
ment. We cannot speak of all, and where all 
have done nobly It is difficult to make a dis- 
tinction, but the case from A. F. Shapleigh & 
Co. merits especial attention — Pratt & Fox 
also make a fine display. Two very fine cir- 
cular saws from Branch, Crookes & Co., are 
worthy of mention ; some fine gold-scales 
from John Baumann also. There is a fine 
display of wooden ware from Jacob Lamm & 
Co. Boston sends a valuable contribution 
from the firm of Eastman & Co. of two steam 
gauges. The Pittsburg Novelty Works con- 
tribute platform-scales where any one can 
have his weight correctly determined, and re- 



ceive a certificate, signed by General Rose- 
crans. From Pittsburg come some fine axes. 
Skates from Newark. N. J., call for a notice. 
There are some fine edge-tools from Bradley, 
of Westport, Conn. The clothes-wringers 
from W. C. Browning, of N. T., need no en- 
comiums to those who have ever used one. 
The muscle-straining work of wringing 
clothes becomes, by this new invention, an 
amusement, while the clothes are thoroughly 
deprived of water. The Clerk's Association 
of St. Louis, have contributed some babies' 
cabs which are well made. But one of the 
most valuable things to be found here, is a 
quantity of extra superfine cordage, from Wm. 
Wall's Sons, N. Y. P;\rt of it is already sold. 
It deserves the attention of every one, and is 
worth 75 cents per lb. Any one desiring to 
purchase at this department will find most 
courteous and gentlemanly attendants, who 
will satisfy all demands. 

FLORAL DEPARTMENT. 

First, let us take a view of this Department 
from the Olive street end of the building. It 
occupies the central dome, the whole of whose 
decorations should be credited to the Floral 
Committee. As wo approach it, between us 
and the temple there is a fountain where the 
water falls into a basin, surrounded with 
stones and moss and beautiful lilies. Just be- 
yond, rises an octagonal temple supported by 
arches, over each of which is the name of a 
battle and below, that of its leader. The 
ones we see directly before us are. Vicksburg 
and Grant. Around the pillars twine green 
wreaths and white lilies, and above hang 
birds and baskets, filled with exquisite flow- 
ers. Surmounting this temple is a triumphal 
column, embellished with steel weapons of 
divers kinds on a red ground ; above this, 
blue, with a circle of flashing bayonets, 
and above all still, the red, winding up, edged 
with green and ornamented with pistols, leads 
the eye up and encircles the woi-ds, "Re- 
member the wounded." And so we reach the 
top, where from a sort of parapet, edged with 
green, float proudly the flags which bear the 
colors we love. Passing to the opposite side, 
or entering by the St. Charles street door, the 
appearance of course is much the same, sub- 
stituting Stone River and Rosecransfor Vicks- 
burg and Grant, and "Honor the Dead " for 
"Remember the Wounded." Within this 
fairy temple the white-robed priestesses offer 
rare and beautiful flowers, natural and artifi- 
cial. Two alabaster vases of exquisite pro- 
portions and filled with bouquets of wax-flow- 
ers, the most beautiful we have ever seen, are 
for sale. The hanging baskets of flowers are 
also very lovely, and add much to the orna- 



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THE D^ILY COXJISrTERSIGnsr. 



ment of the Department. There is one that 
18 valued at $100. A wreath of flowers which 
are made of rice, seeds, nuts, cones, &c., and 
which was donated to the Union Aid Society 
of Jacksonville, 111., and presented by them 
to the Fair, is very curious. 

The list of those who have contributed lib- 
erally and generously is so long that we do 
not publish it. The Department is in con- 
stant receipt of fresh flowers, which they offer 
for sale. The plants which stand around are 
donations, and are also for sale. This seems 
not to be generally understood. 

The Floral Temple and Triumphal Column, 
with its embellishments and surroundings, is 
an emanation from the brain of Matthew G. 
Kern, a landscape gardener of original ideas 
and large experience. For the fine architec- 
tural ]iroportions of the temple and column, 
the Floral Committee are indebted to Mr. 
Wm. Eumbold, one of the leading architects of 
our city. 

JEWICLRT A_ND PLATE. 

An elegant set of heavy plate, from the La- 
dies' Union Aid Society of Keokuk, in the 
case at the north end of the table, demands 
special notice. In the same case is another 
valuable service, from Harvey Filley & Sons, 
Philadelphia. There are also, at this table, 
two Oreide sets, which attract and please. 

The De"partment has just received $2,000 
worth from New York. They show silver 
of all styles and kinds, table castors, spoons, 
forks, &c. Also a considerable quantity of 
jewelry. A valuable set of diamonds was sold 
last week. Most of the articles exhibited here 
are for sale. 

There is a mess-chest, which is to be pre- 
sented to the General who has the greatest 
number of votes. Votes only fifty cents apiece. 
At present Grant is ahead. 

A valuable clock, valued at $300, is to be 
raffled off before the close of the Fair. 

LAKIKS' rURNISHINO. 

Most of the articles in this Department were 
made to order, and have already been claimed 
by the owners. This, of course, offered an 
excellent chance to replenish one's wardrobe, 
and many have taken advantage of it, and 
gladly given the money to the Sanitary Com- 
mission. A very beautifully made night-dress 
is for sale, being valued at $20. Ladies can 
here find under-clothing of all descriptions, 
neatly and tastefully made, in quantities to 
suit purchasers. Also under-sleeves, cuffs, 
collars, &c., breakfast shawls and caps of va- 
rious styles. Some exquisite, and very valua- 
ble lace collars, should be mentioned here. 
The assortment of sun-shades has been good, 
but is now rather low. 

The ladies of Fort Leavenworth send an 
elegantly embroidered pocket-handkershief, 
and the "Sisters of the Good Samaritan,'' 
Quincy, Ills., a gentleman's dressing gown, 
which is very nicely made, and will probably 
be raffled. Some flannel embroidery is beau- 
tiful, and worthy of notice. The ladies of 
this Department have either done the most of 
this sewing themselves, or had it done under 
their own supervision, and can warrant it to 
be good. One does not often have a chance to 



purchase ready-made clothing which is so 
neatly and strongly done. 



NARATIVK OF A UNION SOL- 
DIER. 

— / 

(CONCLUDBD.) 

The rivalry was too great between himself 
and Gen. Winder, as I have heard the latter 
accused a number of times by those under him 
high in position as to responsibility and confi- 
dence, of robbing us of rations, and replac- 
ing them by those unfit to eat. 

The deaths in hospitals on the Island~last 
winter would average from 25 to 30 per day. 

On the 1st of March the greatest consterna- 
tion was visible in all directions, bells were 
ringing, people and armed squads of soldiers 
headed by a drum were marching and run- 
ning to and fro, all bound for the front. One 
thing was certain, the Yankee cavalry were 
making a raid and had already been engaged 
in a skirmish inside the city limits. 

The prisoners were all on the qui vive, some 
expecting to have a gun soon in their hands, 
dealing death and destruction right and left, 
taunts were thrown at the guard until it was 
dangerous to look out, or go near the win- 
dows, for instead of the friendly warning of 
"Poke your head in there," the more forcible 
argument of an ounce of lead would be sure 
to come. The prisoners who were taken, as 
well'as the wounded, soon began to come in, 
and "The Raiders," was the exclamation of ev- 
ery fair dame, and sturdy reb, who chanced 
to see them, until they found themselves sur- 
rounded iy their comrades and "hearts that 
beat as one." Every threat was hurled at 
them, although wounded and on a sick bed, 
and no epithet was bad enough for them, such 
as murderers, turpentine rangers, house bur- 
ners, &o. The excitement at this time was 
greater, than previously, when Gen. Butler 
made a demonstration as far as Bottom Bridge 
on the Chickahominy, contrary to the state- 
ments made in all the city papers. 

An escape from the prisons is almost impos- 
sible, and attended with a great deal of dan- 
ger, even when out of the line of gnards, as al 
most every citizen is armed with some kind of 
fire arms, and it is dangerous for any strag- 
gler, particularly if he be clothed in the true 
blue, to be caught prowling around a farm. 
The rebels took every occasion to throw the 
escape of Gen. Morgan up to us, but it was 
suddenly hushed when the "170 Union ofii- 
cers escaped," as it was glaringly headed in 
all their papers. Great was the consternation 
of all, and especially that of "Ross," a young 
fellow who calls the roll every morning in the 
different prisons, when he counted the c-fficers 
and made the exclamation, "There are 170 of- 
ficers here that aint here," which brought the 
house down. Many of the 'escaped were re- 
turned, but great was the joy when we heard 
from Northern news, of the safe arrival of 
the noted and despised Col. Straight into the 
arms of Father Abraham. A search was 
made for the " Yankee hole," which was 
found and refilled by some twenty negroes, 



the job being overlooked by some 2,000 pris- 
oners in Pemberton, Crew's and Libby pris- 
ons. One escape was made from No. 22 Hos- 
pital, by a Yankee playing dead, when he was 
carried outside to the dead house. In ijalf an 
hour he was joined by a companion, the lid 
taken off, and both decamped on a double 
quick. 

On the 12th of March, one of the raiders and 
myself planned an escape, and carrying it in- 
to execution the same night found ourselves 
outside, after dodging the many fortifications 
and guards, passing one sentry on the plea 
that we were lost militia men. We reached 
the vicinity of Bottom's Bridge, and awaited 
the break of day to keep out of sight and dan- 
ger of being shot, as we saw we were then in 
the neighborhood of camp-fires and pickets. 
At daylight, seeing no one, we pushed into 
the stream and had reached almost the other 
bank, when suddenly we became aware of 
three unwelcome visitors with pistols pointed 
at our phiz, with " caught again " as our 
greeting. Without resistence we were march- 
ed on our return trip to Richmond, and again 
were ushered into the awful presence of the of- 
ficials of Libby. After examination and the 
usual search, we were ordered to the dungeon 
for two weeks. On awakening to the true 
state of our new situation, we found ourselves 
the occupants of a cell six by four feet, and 
higher than we could tell, without blanket or' 
overcoat, and on rations of corn bread and 
.lames river water; add to this, the pleasure of 
being next door neighbor to 200 pounds of 
powder, and yov have our agreeable situation 
before you. The walls of the place were damp 
and wet continually, and the straw under us 
crawling with vermin. At no time before 
during my life, had I ever wished for death' 
but here it would have been a welcome mes- 
senger. 

Our next journey was to Qu.arters in the 
Pemberton, which place was at that time filled 
with prisoners from Belle Isle or the adjacent 
prisons, previous to their being sent to Geor- 
gia. Having a horror of this latter place akin 
to that of the cell we had just left, we took the 
following method togetrid of being sent there; 
Hearing from some who had returned from 
the hospital, that five hundred were to be pa- 
roled and sent North from there, we — as it is 
termed in the army — played sick (which was 
not hard to do) to perfection, and' were sent, 
on the 6tb of April, to our old home, No. 21 
hospital, pro tem. Our names were entered on 
the parole sheets and signed, when, after a 
long delay of ten days, caused by the rising of 
James river, a party of five hundred and six- 
ty-three sick and wounded prisoners embarked 
on board two steamers at Kockett's, and com- 
menced our journey to the land of Stars and 
Stripes. Nothing of consequence met our 
earnest gaze on our way down, except once in 
a while one of the dreaded Merrimacs would 
be seen lying like a huge turtle on the water. 
Of these there are only four between Kich- 
mond and the obstructions, two of which are 
mounted with eight guns, and the others r^-- 
spectively by six and four. One of tho 
mounted by eight guns is only in a parti 1 
state of completion, and the other, on leaving 



THE D^ILY COXJlSTTERSIQISr. 



3 



the wharf, although under a full head of steam, 
was towed down the river by a little green 
painted tug-boat,reminding one of an ant,pull- 
iug along a grain of corn. The fortifications 
in the vicinity of Fort Darling are truly for- 
midable, as well as the obstructions in the riv- 
er ; yet with all this, do not be surprised should 
you hear of one of O'ncls S^m's little moni- 
tors sailing up some time this summer. 

Soon our boats hove in sight, and every ona 
strained his optical organs to their fullest ex- 
tent to view the welcome sight of the Stars 
and Stripes, of which we had so long been de- 
prived. As we neared City Point, two of the 
French steamers wore lying there, one a man- 
of-war and the other a merchant vessel. We 
were soon along side of our own boat, when 
three as hearty cheers as ever were given by 
the sons of the North, were given for our 
"good old flag that bears the stripes and stars." 
We were that night, thanks be to our Heavenly 
Father, free— FREE ! Oh, what an amount of 
hidden meaning there is in those four letters ! 
The massacre of Fort Pillow is still before us, 
and fresh in our memories; but on sober 
thought, which is to be the most dreaded, a 
death where one is breathing free air, or one 
in the close pent cells of rebeldom ? 

A Four Months Prisoner. 

I have not touched on the miseries of Belle 
Isle, but can give a few items, which you are 
at liberty to use with those I mentioned in my 
statements. Eight sticks of cord-wood were 
the rations dealt out to every one hundred 
men in twenty-four hours. The shelter being 
tents of the poorest texture, did not keep out 
the rain. 

Freezing to death was a common occurrence 
last winter. Men were sent to the hospital 
who died on the way, and others sent back 
long before they were well, which action, of 
course, terminated in their death. Men were 
shot weekly on the Isle, for sitting on the bank 
{the pace of the guard;) and often when a 
crowd was gathered at the cook-house, men 
were knocked down by a rebel sergeant, who 
was superintendant of the place. As to all 
the statements I have made, I give my word 
of honor that they are not exaggerated in the 
least. J. W. F. 



"THE RAVINQ" 
Of a Victim of the Sanitary Fair. 



A POE, M. 

Once upon an evening dreary, when I came 
home, sad and weary. 
Something bulky on me tumbled, as T stum- 
bled up the stair, 

Boxes, bundles, bags and baskets, cases, car- 
boys, kegs and caskets, 

Fire-shovels, flags and flaskets, labelled "this 
side up with care," 

Pilled my hall to overflowing, labelled "glass," 
and "hand with care," 
"For the Sanitary Fair." — 

Ah! distinctly I remember, it was in the dark 
December, 



Christmas Eve was hardly over, with its 
g'ayety and glare. 
When I first had heard an uttering, of this so- 
cial tempest muttering. 
That resulted in the cluttering of my vesti- 
bule and stair, 
That resulted in their piling lots of things upon 
my stair. 
Lettered, "Sanitary Pair." 

While I gazed in pensive wonder, sighing as 
I crawled from under. 
From my prostrate person gently lifting va- 
rious heavy ware. 

Suddenly I hoard a chatter, and a general 
clash and clatter. 

As of tongues that told the matter to the cir- 
cumambient air, 

That in various keys repeated the same chorus 
to the air, 
Saying, "Sanitary Fair." 

"Heaven bless," I said, "the ladies; Heaven 

help their blessed babies, — 
"Heaven forgive their sinful husbands, all 

the oaths that they shall swear, 
"For Eve never had a daughter could resist 

the heart that taught her, 
"Giving but a cup of water, to give also 

thought and care, 
"And to cure all the afflicted in her charitable 

care, 
"Hold aCbaritable Fair." 

"Charity, whose cloak will cover multitudes 
of sins quite over, 
"Covers then domestic martyrs, and the suf- 
ferings they bear, 

"Hides the frequent hash for dinner — [Thrice 
a week, as I'm a sinner !] 

"Hides the rents the children bring her, in 
the pinafores they wear, 

"Hides the dust and desolation that the homes- 
and households wear, 
"For a Charitable Fair." 

Hesitating then no longer, growing weak in- 
stead of stronger. 
With the fate that loomed before me, I 
sprang madly up the stair. 

And methought my brain was whirling, or 
the scene had changed to Berlin, 

With a population twirling, articles of woolen 
ware. 

With a female population, making heaps of 
woolen ware. 
For a woolen-factor's Fair. 

Caps and capes, and jupes and jackets, socks 
and stocks, and sacks and sachets, 
Cuffs, mufl's, muflfatees and mufflers, by the 
dozen, score or pair. 

In the midst my own Maria, [was no voice up- 
lifted higher,] 

Wielded shining bits of wire, knitted, chatted 
from her chair, 

Worked on something like a blanket that was 
spread before her chair. 
For the Sanitary Fair. 

It was but a small committee of the matrons cf 
the city. 



In a friendly way discussing what to do and 
what to wear. 
How with grave device or funny, how with 

tones of oil and honey 
They should lure us, with our money, to their 

charitable snare, 
They should trap our victim pockets in their 
charitable snare 
Of a Sanitary Fair. 

Struggling through the dreadful clamor, to 

my wife I tried to stammer, 
"Dear," said I, "your cousin Peter died last 

eve of mat du mer !" 
"Ah!" she sighed, "the poor dear fellow! — 

With this stripe of red and yellow, 
"Something dark should make it mellow; I 

will put a black one there. 
"Mourning for the perished Peter, in my af- 

ghan shall be there. 
"We shall miss him at the Fair." 



And that female, never quitting, still is sitting, 
sitting, knitting. 
Weeks and months unnoticed flitting, she is 
growing thin and spare — 
And her eyes have all the seeming of a woman's 

that is dreaming, 
With the sunshine o'er her streaming, or with- 
in the gaslight's glare. 
Evermore she counts her stitches, while her 
starving household glare. 
She knits afghans for the Fair.* 

Leslie Walter. 

*To be found at tables No. 4 and No. IC. 



NO L^EKD IS LOST. 

A little boy on his way home from school, 
picked up a pansy by the road-side, a wilted 
thing with dry roots. With a child's quick 
eye to beauty, ho discovered the velvet splen- 
dor of its petals; he set the drooping thing in 
his garden, watered and watched it; and at 
evening he had the joy of beholding its petals 
lift themselves, and the flower lookup serene- 
ly as if born anew. 

So week by week, the boy nourished his 
flower and loved it. All summer bo picked 
the purple blossoms to fasten in his mother'e 
bosom and his sister's golden hair; and when 
winter came, he brought straw, all that his 
little hands could hold, to keep his flower safe 
till another spring. 

Butlo! that winter's snowfall covered a 
sweeter flower; and the little boy's hands 
were folded in eternal rest. When spring 
came and the snow melted, straws lay scatter- 
ed over the flower-bed, to bring pleasant 
tears in our eyes, with thought of the tender 
little heart, — that a tenderer love had shelter- 
ed from earth's snows. 

And now on every May morning, birds 
come from far and near to the straw-strewn 
garden-bed, thrush, robin, oriole, blue-bird, 
sparrow; and singing exultinglyat their good 
fortune, tlieydruw out slender straws for their 
nests, and away, — back and forth, back and 
forth, beating invisible patluvavs through the 



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air; and singing as they weave the straws to- 
gether, pliant with dew, for the framework, 
the strong timbers of their houses; hair after- 
wards, and moss, and down, and speckled 
eggs; but first sustaining and containing all, 
the straws which had been brought by little 
dimpled hands, now motionless forever. 

In time, the pansj' opened its velvet petals, 
and looked out on the summer morning; no 
blue eyes answered its gaze, nor bright curls 
drooped over it; but its roots, planted firmly 
found now their own sustenance, and its flow- 
ers nestling again in the mother's bosom and 
the sister's golden hair, breathed a peaceful 
fragrance as from heaven. 

And the straws ? They swung the oriole's 
nest from the elm, six made pickets about the 
ground sparrow's nest, and one was hid b}' 
moss in the silken home of the humming-bird; 
and the blue-bird had woven hers under the 
leaves of the oak, and the field mouse rolled 
her young in hers, a shining ball of straw; 
and thrush, and blue-jay, far up the tallest 
trees of the grove had theirs. Through the 
long summer mornings a hundred little 
mothers' hearts sang praises in praise of the 
child's sweet name, of the little loving hands 
that had worked while it was day. 

No deed is lost. The flower we plant shall 
grow while we are sleeping, the little straws 
of kindness which we scatter in this world, 
may be to others comfort and rest, and nest, 
and home. Unclasp, oh, idle hands ! beat, 
languid heart! and speak some word of sym- 
pathy, oh, silent lips ! work while it is day, 
for the night Cometh when no man may work. 

C. S. W. 



CHARLIE'S SWORD. 

Our elder children I notice are inventing a 
new catechism. They are not very far ad- 
vanced with it>s yet, but what they have done 
I think is very much to the point. I hear them 
ask our youngest, our Benjamin, a round eyed 
rogue of two years and a quarter ; " What will 
you do when you grow to be a man?" He draws 
himself up, puts out his mite of a foot, and 
shouts, "I will takeTarlie's sword and- fight 
for my tuntry," which answer, unlike those 
given in other catechisms, is always received 
with tremendous applause. 

Well, I hope if his country needs him, the 
darling will keep his word. I have little 
doubt but he will, and if he is as good and 
brave as he is bonnie, he will be worthy to 
fight with Charlie'sjsword, and that is a great 
deal to say. 

It is now about two years since I first be- 
gan to notice Charlie. He came to the church 
where I go Sunday and sat very near me. I 
began first to notice his eyes; I think they 
were the most beautiful I ever looked on in 
the face of a man. Large, dark, luminous, 
but soft and sweet beyond description. Tou 
felt at once that they revealed a soul of no 
common order. 

Charlie I found was a stranger in our great 
Babel by the lake; had come from Quebec and 
was at work on one of our Kailroads. I soon 
came to know him and to know his story. He 



was the only son of his mother aad she a wid- 
ow and he was educating his only sister out of 
his rather scant earnings. In the Summer of 
18G2 came the great call for men. Charlie 
had just been promoted on the Railroad ; he 
was sure to be promoted still higher. A Can- 
adian by birth and a Frenchman by blood, 
newly came into the United States, he might 
well have excused himself from service. 
Charlie did not feel so; he felt in his heart 
" the splendid shiver of brave blood," gave 
up all he had and enlisted as a common sol- 
dier. If I loved Charlie before I loved him so 
mucii more now. We became fast and faith- 
ful friends. The delicate lad all at once grew 
into a man, his cheek grew ruddy, his bearing 
into that of a courageous, confident soldier. 
He was at once made Corporal, then speedily 
Sergeant, then 2d Lieutenant and then 1st 
Lieutenant; not one step was made through 
favor and influence. Charlie did it all out of 
his own brave trusty nature. Those whose 
business it is to see what men are made of, 
noticed how his courage and conduct every- 
where revealed the noble opening manhood. 
Charlie wrote me twice from the army; his 
letters were full of his good spirit, strong, 
hopeful, bright and brave. Others wrote 
of him. He, "Charlie," they said "is as 
brave as a lion in battle and as good as he 
can be in every way. The profanity and sin 
of the camp has no power to hurt him, he is 
to be made Captain as soon as we can get the 
thing done." And when our brave fellows 
stood at the foot of Missionary Ridge, ready 
to take the bit in their teeth, and go 
storming over every obstacle, dear Charlie 
stood at the head of his Companjs Captain in 
command, looking with steady eyes up the 
dreadful scarp, ready to rush on. But this 
was not to be; another hill stood waiting, that 
mighty hill Bunyan saw, upon which a cit}' 
is framed, higher than the clouds. He had 
fought a good fight and finished his course. 
As the word was given to charge, the things 
that were seen and temporal all faded out ; 
light came into the eyes from beyond the 
great river, the brave heart all at once' stood 
still. 

Charlie rests in the great Cemetery at 
Chattanooga with brave men all about him, 
who fell for the same great trust ; and some 
good friend, knowing how I love him, has sent 
me his sword. I keep it as a sacred relic. It 
hangs near me where I work, where my chil 
dren can see it every day. Yes, little blue 
eyed Benjamin, it may be that this dear land 
will need men to fight for her when thou art 
grown to be a man. If the cause. shall be so 
sacred as this, and the need so imperative.I can 
think of no more noble and beautiful thing 
todothen, than to fightfor thy country with 
Charlie's sword. R. C. 



THREE. 



BY ROBIRT LOWBLL. 



A lawyer in one of the Western courts 
lately threw a cane at another's head. The 
court required him to apologize for it. Ho 
did so, and replied : " While I am about it, I 
may as well apologize beforehand for throw- 
ing another cane at him the first chance I 
get." 



We had but those three then. 
And when the Land called men, 
Hers were thej', every one: 
Two that scarce manhood knew, 
To sudden ripeness grew. 
Under that Day's'high sun. 

Not brutal lust of fight- 
No mean wish for men's sight, 
Drew them to battle's glare : 
Beside their peaceful walk 
Fair Fame had reared her stalk — 
Her blooms their easy share. 

Not for that empty name 
Which may be cheat and shame. 
And give to base men sway : 
But for high Law and Eight; 
For Honor's holy plight. 
They walked that bloody way, 

Now, Two of Three are dead ! 
(The thick, short word is said.) 
They have bought up their pledge 
AVith blood of gentle veins 
That leaves no sordid stains, 
Poured on the Field's front edge. 

Not better than the rest, 
Who freelv gave their best. 
But these have given well .' 
New glow our own blood takes, 
And kindred, for their sakes — 
With all the brave that fell. 

The original can be procured at this 



office. 



A FEARFUL ADVENTURE. 

"Not a bit of it, if you choose to run your 
chances," was the surly answer of the engi- 
neer in whom I had just recognized a school- 
boy acquaintance, to my question as to 
whether I should be in the way on the engine. 
It was a sweltering hot night in July, and 
about eleven of the said night, I had stepped 

from the train at X to try and get abreath 

of air, and in the station had suddenlv run 
against and recognized Tom Healey. It was 
at least ten years siace I had seen him, but I 
cauld not be mistaken in the broad, Indian- 
like features, the black eye, and the heavy, 
straight eyebrows, which always made him 
diflerent from any one of us boys. I had 
never known much of him except at school, 
and in our foot-ball matches, in which he was 
always in demand, and the side that had him 
was jiretty sure to win. Of his family, the 
townspeople saw very little. His mother was 
insane, and was away the best part of the time 
I was in school, and Tom and his father lived 
very much to themselves. Capital fellow ! 
So here he was again — broad-shouldered, 
bronzed by snn and air, but still Tom Healey 
all over. 

I leaped on to the engine, glad of a chance 
for a little fresh air, free from cinders t-id 
smoke. One movement of the lever, oin-n 
came the throttle-valve, in rushed the steam. 



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5 



and we were oft". I placed myself on a small 
cushioned seat on the larboard side, where the 
air blew in warm but still fresh, and after a 
few words with Tom, who was disinclined to 
talk, looked forward. I could see nothing but 
the glare of our head light on the track ahead, 
and now and then the trunk of a large tree 
which wo swept by so swiftly that the eye had 
scarcely time to perceive it, before it, too, van- 
ished into the universal blackness. For "the 
heavy night hung dark ;" not a star, no moon, 
and above and around, only threatening 
clouds, which had been gathering all day. 

When I wearied of this vain attempt at see- 
ing out, I watched the fireman as he flung the 
huge logs into the open mouth of the furnace, 
and placidly meditated on Shadrach, Meshach 
and Abednego. Tom was never a fellow of 
many words, and now he was a fellow of none. 
He stood silently looking forward, and at last 
I fell into a doze, in spite of the jolts and jars 
which threatened to throw me from my seat. 

How long I slept I do not know ; J)ut Tom 
stood just as I saw him last. "Where are we?" 
"Just past Upton " — and then silence again. 
I looked out, hoping that the clouds had cleared 
away — but no. It was utter darkness, relieved 
only by the streaming light which we were 
destined ever to chase and never to overtake. 
As I looked, straining my eyes, I saw, or 
thought I saw, miles and miles ahead, one 
little light, the only light in all the darkness; 
I kept my eye fixed on it. Now I fancied it 
was only my imagination, and then I was sure 
I saw it. I glanced at Tom. His eye was 
forward, but his face perfectly meaningless. 
Yes, I was sure it was a light now. and right 
ahead. I knew the road at this part ran as 
straight as an arrow for eight or ten miles, 
and the point of light was just in front of our 
smoke stack. It grew brighter and more clear. 
I looked at the inde.x to see how much steam 
we bad on. The hand was moving slowly 
but steadily up, up, and faster and faster we 
jolted, and rushed, and rattled. 

Of course Tom knew his own business I 
reflected, and tried not to think about it, and 
to think of Shadrach again, but it was of no 
use. My eyes were drawn, as by some strange 
fascination, to the light which was no longer 
doubtful. How we pitched, and rolled, and 
rushed I How the sparks from our smoke- 
stack flew like the sparks from a roaring 
torch ! How the steam hissed like a venomous 
serpent I Reeling, swaying from side to side, 
crash, clatter, how we flew on toward that 
light which still, straight ahead, grew ever 
brighter and brighter. 

Tom stood like a statue. In the light, his 
face looked perfectly white; not a muscle 
moved, but a fixed determination sat upon his 
lips. His eyes seemed not to see. I could keep 
silent no longer. "Why. man alive," I cried, 
"don't you see there is something on the 
track?'' and I leaped to move the lever. Quick 
as tlunight I was, but Tom was quicker. His 
arm held me firmly. A mocking smile played 
over his features. 

Horror ! How there came to me now in a 
flash the story of his mother; how she sud- 
denly, in the midst of health, was struck with 
insanity. I remembered then howl saw her, 



her long black hair streaming over he shoul- 
ders, her clothing soiled and rent, on the floor 
of the wagon in which they had ]jut her, and 
where they had to bind her with ropes. How 
she screamed ! It rang in my ears still, and 
Tom — insanity was hereditary — was he a 
man or a demon ? What a fool was I to 
trust to him ! 

That light ! brighter now, brighter still, 
right ahead, now not more than a mile dis- 
tant. Rushing, tearing through the night, 
right into the jaws of death ! was there no 
help ? 

Far away I knew who was sitting thinking 
of mo. Soft brown curls, shading blue eyes. 
Yes, to-night she would get my letter, she 
would read it softly to herself, and say, "He 
will be here to-morrow, and I , 

I tried to wrench myself from Tom's grasp. 
Was there no way of fleeing from the horri- 
ble fate that awaited us ? I caught at some- 
thing, I knew not what, and a fearful shriek 
resounded through the air, which the hills 
far ott" caught and echoed. It sounded like 
the laugh of fiends. On, and on, and on. 

What a beautiful contrast is a bright light 
against solid blackness! How straight the 
line is between the two lights, ours and that ! 
Will it ever be known what has become of 
me ? Crushed like an' insect in the flercelj' 
unyielding metal. Anything but that, I will 
fling mj'self off; one leap, I shall not feel it — 
Quick ! Tom's hand holds me tight; what a 
broad hand it is, how the veins are knotted 
and twisted ! Merciful heavens ! Not more 
than a quarter of a mile ahead ! 

Was the infernal machine out of order ? 
Could she not be stopped ? Our speed slack- 
ened a little, but now — oh ! it was too late ! 
too late I Rushing, rushing, reeling still, 
sparks flew, the column of smoke, just illu- 
mined by the lantern, streamed like a broad 
banner, leading us on to death. Tom's eyes 
glared horribly — a fiendish smile lighted 
them. 

A warning whistle sounded ahead. Too 
late! too late! On, on, on — one blinding 
flash, a crash like the breaking asunder of 
the solid .earth, and — we passed the freight 
train which had been waiting for us on the 
switch. 

" Pretty well frightened, old fellow!" said 
Tom, "I thought you were certainly going 
oti" the engine. Lucky I've got a strong arm 
yet. Perhaps you don't remember the duck- 
ing you gave me in Deacon Fisher's mill- 
pond at home. I promised I'd pay you for 
it sometime." 

I said nothing, but at the next station left 
the engine, and returned to the cars. 

I don't think I ever really liked Tom much 
when he was a boy. There was always some- 
thing queer about him. A. E. 



"What are you doing?" said a father to 
his son, who was tinkering an old watch. 
"Improving my time," was the rejoinder. 



The following appears upon the Clerk's 
record in Sharon : " Voted, That the March 
meeting be in April." 



JUDOING BY APPKARANCES 

Some years ago, ere civil war's alarms 
Disturbed the quiet of our Western farm?, 
A backwoodsman, unused to towns and cities. 
Their fashions, usages, quirks and oddities, 
Resolved to travel. But we cannot furnish 
Particulars of the object of his journies. 
Or when, or how, or where — that's not our 

jiurpose, 
But just one incident to paint in picture 

verbose. 

He came at length to see those "floating 

palaces,' 
The Don of Waters tips like mighty chalices 
On liquid lips, and sips, devours if he wishes. 
Not waiting to be dry, the contents and the 

dishes. 
Our friend had seen some craft, yet most a 

dreamer. 
Never a marvel like a Mississippi steamer. 
He stepped aboard, and setting down his 

"plunder," 
Began to explore the splendid floating wonder. 
"My eyes," said he," what lots of gold and 

silver ! 
The owners of this boat run up a mighty bill 

for. 
This furniture, and this other fixin' ; 
And how the painters, too, have put the 

licks in I 
I wonder what that door there leads to ? " 
And stepping towards it, stopped, as he must 

needs do. 
Quite short, confronted by another Hoosier, 
Who stared, and seemed to say, "Well, who 

are you, sir " 
Our hero moved to let the stranger pass, 
Nor once suspected 'twas a fatl-Ungth glass ! 
Making the circuit of the grand saloon. 
Not strange to tell, the self-same party soon 
Again before him stood. " Hello ! you stran- 

gor ! at abaout 
What time is this 'ere boat a goin' aout ? 
Say, stranger ! can't ye tell me ?" No re- 
sponse. 
The traveler turned ; his hat upon his sconce 
Indignantly he crushed, berating thus : 
"Well, I'm not quarr'lsome, or we'd have a 

muss ! 
Feels grand ! Wont speak ! He's mighty 

proud ; but naow 
A judgin' from the looks, he aint MtJcn any 

hauiv ! 

'Tis thus in other judgments that we make. 
We show ourselves in just the views we take. 
One man declares the world is all awry — 
His own discordant nature we descry. 
Another finds a heaven hero below — 
'Tis the reflection of his soul, we know. 
Boston, Alass. L. B. M. 



A broken-down merchant, to console him- 
self, got drunk, and while pouring forth his 
warmest desire to make all men happy, he 
wound up thus : " And if I owe any man any 
thing, I freely forgive him the debt I " 



All is vanity ! I saw a dustman stop the 
other day to have his coat brushed I 



6 



THE D^ILY OOXJNTERSiaN. 



DIALOGUE OVERHEARD AT 
THE FAIR. 

Stranger — St. Louis is getting to be one of 
tlie fastest places I know of. Everybody and 
everything is ripping ahead at railroad speed. 

C'ifi^e?! —That's easily accounted for, speak- 
ing in race-course parlance. Her most popu- 
lar Mayors are FiUeys. 

Strangei — I have seen the five live eagles, 
the owl and the prairie wolf — but where is the 
live fo.t yo'i said was here ? 

Citizen — That's him at ihe headquarters of 
the Finance Committee — E. W. Fox, Chair- 
man — one of the " live "-est men you will 
find, anywhere. 

Siranger — You're getting sharp! What 
camp wai5 that you were speakini; of?— 'a 
miniature military camp, I suppose. 

Citizen — No ; it's a financial camp — Jno. P. 
Camp, the energetic, faithful agent of the Fi- 
nance Department. See him there, counting 
the half bushel of greenbacks just returned to 
the committee from different Departments. 

Strangei — I have heard several speak of a 
partridge — have seen the pea-fowls, the white 
top-knots, and numerous cages of canaries 
and other birds. Have you pheasants or part- 
ridges ? 

Citizen — We have one partridge, seen and 
known by everybody, as he is almost omi- 
present; couldn't keep him in a cage if we 
should try. That is the gentleman — Geori;6 
Partridge, Esq., a prominent workir.g mem- 
ber of the Sanitary Commission, and one of 
the most active men connected v.'ith the Fair. 

Stranger — It's very liot here ; is it always 
so-? 

Citizen — No ; but it's a hot day everywhere. 
Besides, we have " Old Sol " riglvt here in the 
centre of the building. That's Sol. Smith — 
that tall man surrounded by a crowd eagerly 
waiting their turn to secure chances in the 
Smizer Farm Lottery. By the way, he is one 
of ten brothers, each about six feet high, and 
formerly went by the name of '-one of the 
sixty-foot Smiths." If you're ivo warm we 
will go into the Skating Park and cool off. 



MISS. VAL. SAN. FAIR'S NE^W 
CATECHISM. 

When are ladies' cheeks like a hitched up 
team ? When there is one on each side of a 
wagging (wagon ) tongue. 

Why is the noise of a mill-wheel like Para- 
dise Lost ? Because it is Mill-tone-ian music. 

Why is the wind like our soldiers ? Be- 
canse " it goeth where it listeih. 

What kind of a nut tree does a morter boat 
resemble'? A shell-bark. 

What is the difference between a stingy 
millionaire and a penniless vagabond f One 
is an able miser and the other is miser-able. 

Will one of our much-esteemed citizens 
forgive us for asking why he is like a robber ? 
Because he is a high Wayman (higliwayman.) 

Our friend must not think we would Groiu 
over him because we can put him into conun- 
drum shape. 

If Aunt Chloe asks you to put in her first 
pair of ear-rings, what ancient queen will she 
name? Boadieea. (Bore dis ear.) 

What city did Franklin do most for ? Elee- 
tri-city. 

To what kind of liquor is a horse accus- 
tomed in fly time? Whisky stale (whisk his 
tail.) 



Headquarters Dkp't of the Missouri, 
Office of Provost Marshal General, ■ 

St. Louis, May 24th, 1864. 

SPECIAL ORDERS, j 
So. 135. 1 

E.YTRACT : 

I... By direction of the Major General Com 

manding, authority is hereby granted to the 

managers of the M. V. Sanitary Fair, to sell 

firearms at said Fair, without filing bonds, as 

required of ordinary sellers. 

The necessarj' permits to purchase, will be 

issued under the direction of Major Alfred 

Mackay, Corresponding Secretary. 

J. P. SANDEKSON, 

Provost Marshal General. 



SPECIAL NOTICES. , 

The Elephant at No. 20 has been drawn 
'oy No. 38, B. 0. Trapnell, and only waits the 
coming of his owner to leap into his arms. 

The Rooster has been crowing all day for 
Henry Siegrist, who has drawn him. Won't 
ho come and get him ? 

In noticing the many contributions to the 
Fair, we would call the attention of all who 
love to see rare articles of exquisite beauty, 
to several Phantom Boquets, to be seen at the 
jewelry department. They come from Mrs. 
S. Humphreys, Mrs. H. Brown and Miss 
Miegs. of Bergen Point, N. J. 

Wo also have to acknowledge from the first 
named lady, one superb afghan, valued at 
$200, and one but little less beautiful, from 
Miss Josie Humphreys. Also, from the la- 
dies' of Bergen, an invoice of fancy goods, 
valued at over 



.\oue need despair of their merit being 
acknowledged when it is remembered that 
three hundred years have passed since Shake- 
speare was born and he has not got to his 
zenith vet. 



The vote for Swords last evening, stands 
as follows : 

Hancock, 203 Sherman 16 

Butler, 148 Rosecrans 19 

McClellan, 145 Blair 11 

Grant, 92 And scattering. 

A beautiful fernery, made by Mrs. How- 
ard Green, and presented to the Freedmen'a 
and Refugees' Department, valued at $30, has 
been drawn by No. 19, Miss Mary A. Moody. 

Heads of Departments can be accommo- 
dated with special notices in the Countersign 
on any day, by sending such notices to No. 
20, addressed to the Editor, before 8 o'clock 
on the preceding evening. 



We gladly acknowledge the receipt to-day, 
of a large number of copies, "Sanitary Fair 
Quadrille," inscribed to Mrs. Cnauncey I, 
Filley, and published by Balmer & Weber, 
e.-tpressly for the benefit of the Fair. Copies 
for sale at the Fair building. The author is 
.1. Richter. 

Why will STRANGERS lose time by running 
all over the city in the heat and dust, "shop- 
ping," when they can here bay anything they 
want from fair clerks, at fair prices, for the 
benefit of the Fair ? 

Visitors who wish to "pass the guards" at 
the^ Fair, and avoid all unnecessary delay, 
should not fail to call at the office and get 
the "Countersign," before they leave the 
Fair ! 

We are glad to notice that an entrance to 
the Stereoscopticon exhibition has been 
opened to the main building between the 
skating pond and the post office department. 
The price of admission being reduced to the 
small sum of twenty-five cents, will on- 
able all visitors to witness one of the finest 
works of art ever presented to an admiring 
public. Each exhibition lasts one hour. Com- 
fortable seats are provided, and one thousand 
persons can be accomodated. Gentlemanly 
ushers are in attendance to seat the audience. 
Hours of exhibition llj A. M., 3, 5, 8 and 9J 
P. M., makihg five exhibitions daily. 

Bids will be received at the Book Stand for 
the National Photographic Album, which con- 
tains the autographs and likenesses of the 
President, Cabinet and Senators. Those de- 
sirous of getting a rare and valuable collec- 
tion will not fail to call asd bid. 

The Skating Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 

John P. Camp, Esq., has kindly volunteered 
to act as general agent for the Central Finance 
Committee, and will visit all the depart- 
ments remote from the office, to give all ne- 
cessary assistance and information. 

Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our office, No. 20 Fair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papers please copy. 

Notice the beautiful silk Flag at No. 20, to 
be given to the Regiment that has the most 
votes. Only 50 cents a vote. The 10th Kan- 
sas Infantry has the most to-day. 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

The finest and hpsi assortmpnf of custom made 
BOOTS AND shoes in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 

MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

Fashionable 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No. 66 North Fifth St., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
A LARGE SUPPLY OF PATTERNS FOR SALE. 



THE DA.ILY COXINTEKSiaN. 



"WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TO 

]Vo. 6S Washington Avenue, 

Two iloors east of the QiiariormaBter's Departmom 

JOHN pTcaivip 

Wiil Rive bis aitenlioii to the adjustment and collettion 
or Vouchers and olht^r claims against the United Statew 
Uovernmeul in all its Departments. 

Accouulu anil bills against the Government made out 
in proper form, and Voucbers tberefor obtained and the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amountB, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing thpni in 
bi3 bands for collection. 

KE FBRENCES; 

ITon. D. Da?is, Bloomington.. 111.; Hon. Joseph IldU, 
Washiagtou, D. C j Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo ; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.j J. R. Sbepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselor.^ on 
War Claims for the Department of tbe West 



Samuel Knox, 



Irwin Z, Smith. 



KNOX & SMITH, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 

DARBY'S BUILDING, 
my 21 31 ♦ Fifth and Olive Streets. 



O'PALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Manafacturerh and Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZIUO PAINTS, 
Colors, Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

Sture. 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

g^-Cash paid for Flaxseeil and Castor Beaus. 

GEO. W. BANKER, President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer 
CHAS. C. FtJLLEH, Secretary. 



D. A, BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail ^ 

N". 110 Market street, between Fourth and Fittli, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

JIj"Goods sent to any part of the city free ot charge, 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BRONZEF, FKENCH CLOCKS, &c. 
J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



H 



AVE ,iuiit rriceived and arc now opening the larcest 
and brst stock of 



Lamps and Gas Fixtures, 

Ever -ff'n in the llnite'I Slatt-s. whiL-h they uflVr b.w, 

For Cash Only, 

WHOI.KSALK AND RETAIU 

Ko 78 North Fltth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



A S. W tJoodwin Rob't AiidersuD. I'eler Itelir, 

GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

Mtinui'aciUitTi ol 

LARB OIL. SOAP AIC CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No, 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

IT is. by Its aaoplioii or neglect, a FORTUNE p:iine«i 
oi lost to a family at a mau's dudtb. 

Tie Iiitnal Benefit Life InsnraDce Co. 

llai= pai<* to heiiH .jf deceased memb<.^rs, over 

S3,200,000, 

And ith accumulation now exceeds 

S5,500,000- 

EDWIN FOWLER, State Agent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. P. O. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SA-WYBR, 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Book/'News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E. corner Second and Locust streets. 

ST. LOUIS. 

53™Papers of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BEBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTYKE. 



WESTERN AaiClILTliRAL IiEPOT AMI SEED STIIRE. 
Blunden, Koenig & (Jo., 

No. 61) North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 



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[tud Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fuurth bireei. oppusite tbe Planter^' House. 

JJ. OUTLEY, tbe oldest esLablisbed Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to ail persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are ofl'ered to tbuse 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

il3" 100 ton ot Rags wanted for cdsh.«|3i 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, nvpr *6.000,000. Number of 
Policien issued lu 1863, 5,686 i Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of premiums re- 
ceived in notes, whicb notes are cancelled by dividends. 
HENRT STAGG. Agent. 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine, 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WrXSTON, rRK.siDKNr. 

Accumulated cash Assets. !fl Feb., ISSJ. $10,300,000. 

TIIK satest and strongest Lite Insurance Coinjiany in 
the United States SAM'L COPP. JH., Aiicnt, 

N. W. corner Main an<l Seconrt sts. 



KiN^a, Tyojf^N & CO. 

Importers and Jobbers of . 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS 

N •. 106 Mam Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



jA. XT O TI P KT S , 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 CoDfe'ress street, Bestun. 

REGULAR Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
i-torage. Wool, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Legal Bund Warehouse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOD, Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advances mude on consife,nments. 

The Best is the Cheapest 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 SuUth Fiftli street, 

KKKP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
liint Chimneys. Globes. Wicks, &,c, Agents for 
Fisk's Couking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without una. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 
T^KRP the latest styles of Gentlemen'^; Dress Hats. 
_lV Felt Hats of every description for Men and Boys ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags. Umbrellas. &c., and Fuis in their season. 



WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail 

Gr R O C E R S , 

Nos. 75 &- 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLET, 

108 inain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA. GLASS & (jUEENSfARE, 



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AS. according to returns made by all the Queenp- 
ware Dealers, tbe largest stock id tbe city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has. according tu returns m.Tde under oath by all tbe 
Queensware Dealers, mnre stock than any two houses 
on Miiin street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

H.is acc'i.-'iing to returns made under oath a^ above 
ovei two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware bouse on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses. 
BrittanniaWare, Silver Plated Ware, Trays. Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery. Water Coolers. Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is tbe onlv direct importer in the city, of Leddle Elliots 
St Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the preat prize 
medals at the World's Pairs in London. Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
the M. V. S. Pair, 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthl> new goods direct Iiom manofac- 
tures. 



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H Wicke. 
D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK & WATOiiMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

Xu ilHFraukUu aviime. but. ELventh jnaTwiKth sts., 

ST. LOUIS, >I0. 

Repaiiiiig warianleil and accuralely t-xecnled. 



i-IOAVE & CAJPEJS''B North Missouri Railroad. 



SEWtt^O MACHINE OO. 

SALES ROOMS, 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(V.r.iu.l.il. lluw.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 






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INSUEANCE_ AGENCY. 

B K H <) L I ) JH K LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insm'ance Co. 

OF NKW YORK. 

Office— Nu. 161 liioailway. 

Cash Capital, SoiO.OOO; Surplus, $68,493; Assets, $568,493. 

INSl'KF.S Buildinss, Mtrrlinntlise, Housili.ild Furni- 
tuic Kents, Vessels iu port anJ their Cargoes, and 
mljer insurable property, agaiust loss or damage by Are. 
The insured receive T5 per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TI.MOTHT <i. CllUKCHlLL, Pres't. 

KDW.\BD KEMETS. Sec. 

Insurance Company, 

OF KEW HAVEN, CONN. 
Cash Capital, coOO,0'0; ^uipius. ?7u,3i'6 12; Assets, 
J570.396 12. — 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise. Household Furni- 
tme Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or damage by lire. Dealers receiva 75 per 
cent of net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks. 
Cn^.S WILSON. Sec. D. R SATTBBLEK, Pres't. 
SAM'L L TALCOTT. (len'l Ag't and Adjuster. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

"F THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up iu cash, 5300.^00; Surplus, January 

1, 186i, $89 375 27; Assets, J389,376 27. 
ISAAC R. St. JOHN, Sec. EDW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. 

Metropolitan Insurance Gomp'y, 

108 Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $300,000; Assets. Jau. I. 1864, $642 Ml 85. 

Serip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cunt. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
iiiium. against loss or damage by fire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
or freight. The as.sured receive 76 per cent, of the net 
proiits. withmt incurring any liability, or iu lieu there- 
of at their ostion, a liberal dijcnuiit upon the premium. 
JAIUES LORIMEH TrRAHAM, Pres't. 
ROB'T M. C. OR.inAJt. Vici- Pres't. 
EDW'D A. STANSBURY. 2d Vice Pres't. 
JOHN C. GOODRIDGE. Secretary. 
_ WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 

.STOCK COMPANY — INCORPORATED 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

C.i-ih Capital, $.500,000; Surjilus, $272 916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President. 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage byfln-, at rates as low as oth- 
er Brst class cempauies. Particular attention given to 
the iusurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furnitnre, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



In connection with Hannibal andSt. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON; 

WESTON, ■ 
LEAVENWORTH. 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QITINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Arc made wiih the Hannibal and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On nncl after Sunday, November 15th, 18(i3, 

St Joseph Express leaves St. Louis at 1:16 A. M 

Mail and Aciulumodatiou Tiam .it 3:30 p. M 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, coiuir of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement tor the comfort of passengers 
TICKET.S FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. 
51^ Be certain that your ticket reads: " Via North 

Missouri Kailroad." , . . j . 

in. STURGEON, Superintendent, 
J. H CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



ONarf^rtcr Monday, D;':-::ibj;- 7th, !S^', u_;;:i iv:!! 
leave St. Louis, as follows : 
Mail Train-Daily at 8:20 .*. M., stopping at all stations 

and running through to Knobnoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation— Daily except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. 
Stages— Leave Dresden for W:iirensburg, Lexington. 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia tor 
Springfield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Ttiesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train ; Leave Tiptou every evening for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a. m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily tor Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Bella every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets mav be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot corner of Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Co ipaiiys Through Ticket Office. No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKlSSOCK, Sup't. 
B. W. WALL'ACE, General Ticket Agent. 



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MACHINES, 

'i Fifth »lriel, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



UNION LINE. 

Union TraMpflalioii k Iiiiraice Co. 

F\ST PREWUT LINK, EAST AND WE.-iT, VIA 
THS PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 

TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



Phoenix Insurance Company, 

, BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
Offices— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $600 000 ; Surplus, March 1, 1864, $222,- 

219 20; Assets. S722,219 20. 

INSURANCE against loss by fire. Marine, Lake, Canal 
and I-nlaud transporlation. ., . 

STEPHEN CROWELL, President. 
EUGAR W. CROWELL. Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 

SAFEST AND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OF INSUR.VNCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cor. Maiden Lane,) N. Y. 
Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb. 1, 1864, ?682,000. 
Serin dividend, 1861, 60 per cent.; Scrip dividend 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 
muE Policies entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
i cent of net profits. Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
d^e Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or damage 
bv fi're and marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals 
bjnie, auam ^^^ c. SATTBBLEE, President. 

'' HENRY WESTON, Vice President. 

WM. K. LOTHBOP, Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Ass't Sec'y. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Kailroad. 

Spring Arraug'^ment, comraincing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows; .<,,-. m 

Returning- Will leave 
Pilot Knob at i^fsS P. "l 

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Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6:16 7.t». 8:40, 10^00 11:30, i. M ; 

20O 400 6:25. 7:30 9:00 and 11:30 P. M. 
For bocksat 6:15, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, i. M., 2:00 and 

For JelTe^son Barracks and Quarantine at 6:16, 11:30 a. 
M., and 4:00 P. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 A. M.i 1:00 and 7:50 p. M. 
Jefl-erson Barracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:05 and 7:5o p. M. 
Docks at 7:64, 9:15, 10:33, A. M.; 1:17. 3:07. 5:46 P. M^ 
Carondelet at 5:30. 6:20, 8:00, 9:20, 10:40, a. m.; 1:20, 
3:10,5:48,7:00,8:10, 10:45 P. M. 

S, D. BARLOW, Pres't & Snp't. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



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PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE COaOUTTEE FOR THE MlSSlSSffPI VALLEY SANITARY FAHl. 



"PossTJNT QtriA. possh: vidhJnttjr.' 



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St. Lo-ais, M:ay 26, 1864. 



£*rice lO Cents. 



«.„.„„„„ /Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
MANAGERS, Imbs. s. A. RANLETT. 

Editoe, anna C. BRACKETT. 



Tlmrsday, May 36, 1864. 



Reduced Rates of Admission, on and 

after Friday- Morning, May 30th. 

ADMISSION 60 cts. 

CHILDREN Halt Price. 

Doora open at eleven o'clock, A. M. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GBN. EOSBORANS, President. 



Head i^trARTEiis op the Finance Committee 
Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 
Fair Buildinq, 

St. Lodib, May 19, 1864 

To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
• Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully, 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Pox, 
|, Chairman- Cen. Fin, Com. 

m. M. J. LiPPHAN, Sec'y. 

P ' (^p°The Finance Committee have their 
I? Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



THE FAIR. 



The great success of the Fair is owing to the 
generous charity of the Western people. It is 
true thrt the gross receipts will not equal 
those ol the New York Fair, which amounted 
to more than a million dollars. The reason of 
this ia our unequal population, and the inferi- 
or wealth from which we draw. The immense 
population of New York City, Brooklyn, New- 
ark, and other cities in the vicinity, amount- 
ing to several millions, were sufficient to fill 
their large buildings every day, and several 
times a day, with an entirely new set of peo 
pie. But we, whoso city can scarrely contain 
more than two hundred thousand people, ma- 
ny of whom are secessionists, must depend on 
the continued visits of the same persons; but 
will nevertheless, by our own contributions, 
and by our repeated appeals to the charitable 



at large, be not far from realizing half as large 
a sum. The grand scale of American chari- 
ties is characteristic of the American people. 
Europeans do not undeastand them, nor the 
spirit of patriotism in which they originate. 
We quote from the New York paper published 
by the Fair in that city : "A great 'Sanitary 
Fair' is announced in the American newspa- 
pers,' said a recent London paper; 'what can 
they mean by that 1 ' " We answer with the 
New York paper, that if the correspondent of 
that journal were present at our fair, "and 
would report truly, and without prejudice, 
what he saw, our English fiiends would be 
furnished with the only answer to this captious 
question which we care to give them." Our 
Fairs have not boon gotten up through the de- 
sire of show, or for the gratification of nation- 
al pride, but for the sake of giving assistance to 
those who are greatly in need of ii. The num- 
ber of our sick and wounded scldiers, the wide 
dispersion of our armies, rendered private 
charities inudequate to the work, and social 
organizations were necessary to secure its 
prompt and efficient accomplishment. The 
result has been a useful concentration of efiort 
and a quickening everywhere of the sentiment 
of nationality. 

While such thoughts as these ran through 
our brain, we wore met with an instance of the 
grand scale on which the St Louis Fair is 
conducted, viz : the Fair Banks Scale, situa 
ted near the Floral Temple. A neat specimen 
of this article stands ready to try the weight 
of every specimen of humanitj', while a beau 
tiful stuffed eagle, and a beautiful (not stiiBVHl ) 
young lady, keep constant watch over this 
weighty matter. A certificate i.ssued by the 
fairyounglady disclososyounway I' anywhere. 
Oh dear ! like an anchor, we have been quite 
carried aweigh ! To return. At this stiind 
may be saen a full dress uniform, which about 
two dozen ladies of St. Louis design topres.:Mt 
to Lieutenant General Grant. The three sil- 
ver stars upon the epaulettes and shoulder 
straps are indicative of his rank, while tlie col- 
lar and cutis are ornamented with superior 
gold lace in tbe design of oak leaves. The coat 
was made by G. W. Ale.vandor, of this city, 
and is the first uniform for an oflioor of that 
grade ever made in America, Lieutenant Gen- 
Scott's haying come from England. 

FURNITUKK AND UPHOLSTKRY. 

The wall of this department is entirely ta- 
pestried with carpets of the richest material 
and most elegant |,.iUorns. Several pieces of 
these represent natural scenes ; for inslaiico, 
a farm-yard, a hunting scone, an elephant i.'; 
hia native jungles in Hindostan, the American 



eagle, and a camel and it ridor halting at a 
well in — 

"Arabia, thelaud of the blest." 

These are from tho various carpet dealers in 
the city, and from Atwood, Ralston & Co., of 
Philadelphia, and W. & J. Sloane, of New 
York. Most of tho contributions to this depart- 
ment are from the city itself. Wo noticed 
some elegant chairs from J. M. Wright, of 
Oswego, N. Y. A beautiful mirror over a $100. 
McClintock's grate, clocks, tables, sofas, &o., 
&o., are on hand, and present a beautiful ap- 
pearanco. An extension bedstead, capable of 
being done up in small compass, from J. Mil- 
ler & Co., a cot,already provided with matres- 
es and a mosquito bar, from J. E. Priest, a 
supply of the well known jienitentiary toy- 
buckets, and articles of children's furniture 
complete the assortment. Most of these arti- 
cles will be raffled for. There is likewise a 
billiard table in this departmtnt, manufactur- 
ed by the well-known firm of J. M. Bruns- 
wick, and presented to the Eair by (i. W. Bil- 
lings of this city. Mr. R. W. Mitchell is in 
charge. Upon the payment of60, cents any 
one may indulge in the pleasant amusement of 
" turning ivory," and a great number of per- 
sona avail themselves of the opportunity. 

IRON AND 8TKEL DEPARTMENT. 

Under the sign of the Anvil is situated the 
Iron Department. Hero, tho articles are not 
numerous, but each donation is very valuable 
and all are worthy of notice. The Sligo Iron 
Works made tho most liberal donations, viz : 
$•500 in cash and articles to the value of 
$1000. Some of these are as follows : first, 
what is technically called a gun-carriage 
shoe-iron. It is an article used in a tramway 
for raising guns into position, and resembles 
(he rail of a railway. Next, is a right-angled 
piiicc of iron to be used as a rib in the con- 
struction of the great gunboat Manayunk ; 
also some iron shavings made in smoothing 
tl e surface of her plates, and punches u.<cd in 
making her bolt-holes. Particularly interest- 
ing is a huge circular bolt head, the widest 
pioee of rolled iron yet turned out. It 
is 102 inches in diameter, one-half inch thick 
and weighs IKiO pounds. A cannon of Amer- 
ican Steel, patented and manufactured by 
Singor, Nimifik & Co. of Pittsburg, is espec- 
ially noteworthy. Generals Rosecrans and 
I'leiisanton, upon examination, have pro- 
nounced very favorably Ufion it. It is de- 
signed to accompany infantry, and from the 
largo size of its wheels and the extreme 
liglitiioas of its frame, it can easily be con- 
veyed from place to place by two men. It is 
rilled throughout, carries a small ball, is 



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THE D^ILY COUNTERSiaiSr. 



loaded from the breech, is fired by means of 
a percussion lock, and has a range of about a 
milo and a half. Daniel Hillman sends a 
huge pile of pig iron (sold for $385) and a 
quantity of rolling bar iron from Tennessee 
rolling mills. A second pile of pig, worth 
$240, and a quantity of horse-shoe iron is 
from D. T. Woodrow of Cincinnati. A ral- 
uable lot of Benzon Spring Steel and Nor- 
way rail rods was donated by Naylor & Co. 
of McKeesport, Penn. Their contributions 
amount to $1100. 

Hitherto the Eussians have been able to 
keep secret a method of so coating iron as to 
prevent its oxidation. In hopes of arriving 
at this desirable knowledge, many American 
manufacturers have been experimenting. 
That they are close upon the heels of Russia, 
is evident by a fine specimen of "American 
Kussian Sheet Iron," manufactured by Hus- 
sey, Wells & Co. of Pittsburg. A lot of cast- 
steel, rivalling the finest of English make, 
was sent by the same parties. The donation 
of the Pilot Knob Company, is five tons of 
No. 1 hot-blast pig iron. The back of this 
department is ornamented with the skilfully 
hung loops of a fine chain 200 feet long, made 
by Wm. Herman of St. Louie. The top dis- 
plays a bedstead of cast-iron, patented by J. 
E. Priest, and designed for hospital purposes. 
It is so constructed that it may be reduced to 
a flat piece of iron and hung upon a peg. 
Two odd articles will be shown at this stand 
to the curious, by the polite George D. Hall 
of the Sligo Iron Companj', under whose 
charge this department is. One of these is a 
long steel ribbon from the turning of the 
before-mentioned gun ; the other is what is 
technically called a coddle, and is one of 
those inimitable things which chance and the 
nature of the material sometimes produce. 
The workman, careless or unskilful, thrusts 
his hot iron under the roller in not quite the 
right position, and the result is the produc- 
tion of one of these strange coddles. With 
the design of exhibiting something curious 
at the Fair, the gentlemen of the Sligo Iron 
Works ordered their workman to try how 
thin they could roll iron without destroying 
its essential qualities The result is the pro- 
duction of sheet iron so thin as to require 
three thicknesses of it to equal writing paper, 
and though so thin that scissors easily 
cuts it, and though it can be doubled together, 
the quality of the iron is so pure that not one 
of the properties of iron is lost. 

HATS AND CAPS. 

The abundant and extremely rich display 
of Hats and Caps at this stand, is made up of 
generous donations from dealers in this city, 
amongst whom are Messrs. Groshon, Albert 
Fischer, H. G. Pearce & Co., and E. G. 
Tuttle, and from large houses in New York. 

Upon the wall hangs an elegant robe form- 
ed of the skins of a bear and a coon, and 
worth $100. A case of most exquisite ladies' 
hats from E. G. Tuttle, will repay the visits of 
ladies. One of these, worth $65, is of the 
most delicate English straw, the border of 
the brim being encrusted with shells, Irom 
each of which depends a pearl ; a graceful 



white feather sweeps over one side, the other 
is graced with a loop of Mediterranean shells, 
and a tassel of the same falls behind. The 
beauty of the other hats is but little inferior 
to that of this. The following New York 
firms readily responded to the solicitations of 
Mr. Groshon, during his recent visit to that 
city, viz : J. D. Bird, Sheaher & Nichols, 
Flagg and Baldwin, and Vyse & Sons. Upon 
the request of Mr. Groshon, the house of 
Edgar Farmer & Co. of New York, has con- 
tributed a very valuable trunk, made entirely 
of solid sole leather, riveted with copper, 
with fine steel springs in the top. A more 
substantial trunk could not be found. It 
would last a life-time even, in these days of 
fast traveling and rough railroads. It was 
made at the manufactory of the above firm at 
Newark, N. J. The proprietors furnished the 
materials, and the workmen set apart one whole 
day to its construction. It is proposed to rafile 
this article. Among the lot of oddities is a lot 
of fine silk hats of the old Bell shape; the fash- 
ion more than thirty years ago. They are rath- 
er "top-heavy." Another hat bears the in- 
scription: "A shocking bad hat, worn by 
Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of his tri- 
umphal entry into New York City, en route 
for Washington, February 1, 1861." This hat 
was also on exhibition at the New York Fair, 
and was sent by the gentleman in New York, 
to whom it belongs, but only for exhibition, as 
no money could buy it of him. The articles 
at this stand can be purchased at rates 15 per 
cent, cheaper than down town. 

WHITE LEAD, PAIHT, OILS, &C. 

The donations to this department are from 
the Collier & O'Fallou White Lead and Oil 
Companies, from Banker & Carpenter, of Bos- 
ton, Hall, Bradley & Co,, of New York, 
Hainemann & Negbaur of the same city, the 
Queen City Varnish Co., of Cincinnati, and 
E. S. Wheaton, Holland & Freeman, and J. 
R. Findley of this bity. The largest, consis- 
ting of $500 each, are from the three first- 
named firms. These contributions are com- 
posed of white lead, putty, zinc, varnish, 
paints, carbon oils and castor oil. Everything 
embraced in the way of the above named ar- 
ticles is contained in packages from the small- 
est tin can up to casks and barrels, every pack- 
age being neatly and handsomely painted and 
varnished, and arranged upon the four cor- 
ners of the stand in four pyramidal piles. The 
value of all donations is nearly $2,500. 



Didn't kno"w wliat it ■w^as. 

" Take a chance for theboat ' Beauty,' " said 
a lady persuasively to a comical, half tipsy 
fellow as he sauntered by the place. 

" Yes, 'I'm broke, but'll take a chance, I 
guess, how much 'st t 

"Five dollars." 

" Five dollars ! steep, mos' broke, but'll 
take a chance," in thick accents. 

"What name, sir ?" 

" What name d'y' say ? I forgot." Lifting 
a rough hand to his head. " My father's here 
some'ers, I'll fin' him and ask what 'tis, 
then 111 come back an' take a chance," and 
be staggered away amid peals of laughter. 



CORINTH. 



BY B. Z. SPENCEW. 



Corinth ! What a flood of recollectionB 
come up to me to-night, as my pen traces the 
word ! It is an open sesame to a world of min- 
gled pleasure and pain ! Here sleep hundreds 
of our best and bravest, of m%ny of whom all 
have heard — others seen only by the eye that 
neyer sleeps, but whose spirits were none the 
less dear to their Creator, because the world 
knew nothing of their names. There fell the 
pride and joy of many a fond mother's heart ; 
and who shall say if the beloved one, plain 
and obscure, filled a single grave, or a com- 
mon bed with an hundred others as unfortun- 
ate as himself? Who shall say if his bones 
are whitening still under a Southern sun ? 
Many a brave fellow crept away, with his mor- 
tal wounds, to die alone beneath the thick 
boughs that overhung the outskirts of that 
bloody field, and some were found a year later, 
the white skeletons glaring amid green leaves, 
or bleaching upon the remains of the friendly 
old blanket that sheltered its owner from the 
cold and snows of the dreary winter. 

I could tell you of scenes enacted there, 
dear reader, that are not easily forgotten — 
scenes that those who live afar from the din 
and strife of the battle-field, can have no con- 
ception of whatever. 

After the evacuation of Corinth, I was in the 
place for a considerable length of time. The 
battle of luka was fought during that period, 
and the name of General Rosecrans was passed 
from lip to lip with proud eulogy and affection 
— an affection that cannot die. It is as pre- 
cious to the hearts of the army of the Cumber- 
land, almost, as the life that pulses through it 

For the last hour I have been sitting where 
the white moonlight falls in a silvery flood 
upon the floor through my chamber window, 
and looking far away where the little twink- 
ling stars overhang the South. There is a let- 
ter in my hand, hurriedly written with a pen- 
cil, that comes to me from the field of "Chick- 
amauga." This letter was written upon a 
night like this, under the white moonbeams, 
and upon the bottom of an old basket. 

It is this that recalled to me those days at 
Corinth, when we sat together at my window 
and watched the trains as they came up from 
Tuscumbia and luka with their miserable hu- 
man freight. It was both painful and amusing 
to watch them, as they swarmed off the piles 
of cotton where they had sat perched and 
packed in everj' possible manner. Great bun- 
dles of wearing apparel and bed-clothing, tied 
up in old quilts and sheets, were thrown upon 
the cotton bales, and between every bundle 
shone the black skin and twinkling eyes of a 
little contraband. When the cars were stop- 
ped, there would follow such a tumbling and 
scrambling ! Old men and women, stiff and 
feeble from age and hard labor ; little children 
and young girls by the hundred — it was a 
strange, sad sight to see I Homeless, friend- 
less and sorrowful, with nothing but blind ig- 
norance and pitiful inexperience for their 
dower — now cast adrift upon the world t) 
taste the first drops from the cup of Freedon'l 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSiaiSr. 



3 



Ah, how my heart groaned over those poor 
creatures then ! And oh, how bitterly I felt 
the curse of that institution which had made 
them what they wore ! 

As the days rolled by, new scenes were con- 
stantly rising. They are mistaken, who can 
fancy there is monotony in such a life. Some 
may become hardened and cease to feel oxcite- 
mant in such scenes ; but in such cases, the 
milk of human kindness must be scarce in- 
deed. I can scarcely realize how it can be 
possible for any one to become indifferent or 
careless. 

I will not dwell upon the condition of the 
refugees and negroes at that time, since it 
would be a simple repetition of that which I 
have already written in a previous article. 
Instead, I will pass on to an incident that can- 
not fail to win sympathy and admiration in 
every noble mind. 

At the time of the battle of Corinth, I know 
a lady — an officer's wife — who had come to 
him from a little white village in the distant 
North, to nurse him through an illness. He 
had received a flesh wound in the shoulder at 
the battle of Shiloh, and she came to nurse 
him well, staying with his regiment, as he re- 
fused to go homo. The wound was not a bad 
one, and healed rapidly. At the time of this 
battle, ho had recovered his health perfectly. 
Many a brave fellow blessed the sight of her 
sweet face after she became free from the 
charge of a sick husband. Wherever suffer- 
ing was bitterest, there she was to be found — 
gentle, patient, unfailing in her resources to 
bring relief. 

With the first thunders of the opening con- 
flict, she helped her husband to equip himself 
for the field, with a steady hand, though her 
lips were pallid, and her dark eyes unfathom- 
able in their depths of profound emotion. One 
moment she clasped his neck, pressed a long, 
fervent kiss upon his lips and forehead, and 
then bade him "go" unfalteringly, watching 
him from the window as he mounted and gal- 
loped away. 

Alas ! it was the last time the handsome 
form ever rose up before her loving eyes, 
animated with life! At midnight— the sec- 
ond that closed over the red field, they 
brought him back to her, cold and still. 

When the officers came in, they found her 

bending over the wounded, hushing the moans 

of pain with her sweet, low voice and gentle 

touch. It was a hard task for them to meet 

the gaze of the clear, innocent eyes, as she 

turned to face them with the query, "Where 

is my husband ? Is he safe ?" and to answer 

the sad truth. The officer turned his face 

%way, his eyes suffused, and his companions 

leared their throats huskily. None could 

teak, and in their agitation she read all they 

Cme to say. 

' ! ray Father, he is dead !" she gasped, as 
shileaned against the window, and clasped 
lier hands over her bosom. And then the 
youh- head sank lower and lower, till the 
mass f rich braided hair escaped its fasten- 
ing. *>! veiled the white face of the stricken 
wife, fo complaint was heard from her lips. 
The stitnjng blow was borne mutely after 



that one agonized cry, and only the trembling 
form and tears that fell silently upon the folds 
of her black dress, testified the foaful struggle 
of the moment. 

Sorrowfully the husband was borne to a va- 
cant room, and the wife followed to look upon 
him. Strong men foil back, and covering 
their faces with their hands, sobbed aloud, as 
she pushed back the hair from the cold brow 
and kissed the white face of her dead. 

No hand was allowed to touch him but her 
own. The last offices were performed by her- 
self; and it was a sorrowful sight to see her 
bending over him in the dim light of the 
flickering candle, her face almost as marble- 
like in its pallor as the one she bathed so lov- 
ingly for the last time. 

When all was done, she drew a white sheet 
over the lifeless form, and kneeling beside it, 
prayed silently. Once or twice a deep, heart- 
breaking sob broke the stillness of the room, 
but no word was heard. The prayer ended, 
she lifted the sheet and kissed the lips with an 
action of passionate sorrow, then turned away 
and took up a lantern. 

"Where are you going ?" asked a friend, as 
she passed through the door. 

" To the field. Come. The dead no longer 
needs me. Let us go to the living, who are 
suffering the tortures of thirst in addition to 
their wounds." 

She took two men with her to carry water, 
and went out upon the field upon her errand 
of mercy. Parched and eager lips blessed 
her, and dying eyes looked upon her lovely 
face OS the light of her lantern fell upon it. 
She came through the midnight gloom like an 
angel of light, smarting under the effects of 
a heavy blow — stunned and almost crushed, 
but still self-sacrificing. She ignored self 
with the strength of a heroine, giving herself 
up wholly to the relief of others. 

Once or twice she was heard to sob the same 
loud, pitiful sob, that had burst from her lips 
over her dead ; and once she paused with a 
shivering cry over a dead man — wounded as 
lier husband had been wounded — in the head. 
He lay with his white face up-turned as she 
bent down to see if life still remained, and its 
calm, cold beauty, must have reminded her 
of him, tor she exclaimed, "Oh, Harry! Har- 
ry! my husband ! My heart is breaking !" 

The next day she had him buried under a 
large tree, close to where he fell. It was no 
dishonor to sleep where he had fallen, and she 
laid him there, knowing that a time would 
come when, re-united, there would be no more 
parting. 

A week later she went to Memphis to at- 
tend the sick in the hospitals, where she r«- 
mained until her health failed too rapidly for 
labor. She had no family to go to. Father 
and mother wore dead. Sisters and brothers 
she had none. So she gave her life to her 
country, as he had done — the lost husband. 
While she lived she tried to fill his place as 
far as laid in her power, as a woman. But 
her work is done. To-night they both sleep 
side by side under the Southern sky, and will 
waken no more to pain and sorrow on earth. 



'ROUGE liT NOIR. 



av LESLIE WALTER. 



" 'Rouge et noir,' ma'am, "7,tho millinorYsaid, 

Crimson and black are the rage this year. 
These battles create a demand for red, 

And the sables suit with the news wo hear. 
In crimson roses and rich black lace, 

You'll have just token enough of the war,'' 
And the French woman looked in the delicate 
face, 

Fairer by contrast with "rouge et noir." 

II 

" 'Rouge et noir,' are the colors my dear. 

Matching my black and crimson dross, 
'Vive la guerre !' — and the wife of a year, 

Knelt for her husband's proud caress. 
How could she guess that the idol she made, 

Should be her souvenir of the war. 
That her crimson roses should fail and fade 

And her color for life, be only the 'noir?'" 

Ill 

Down in the dust of the horses' feet, 

Crushed by the squadrons that thundering 
rode, 
Fainting with famine, and parching with heat, 

Blackened with powder, and red with blood, 
So, her beloved went to his death, 

Wearing the fatal colors of war, 
But no vision prophetic, stopped her breath, 

As she gaily welcomed the 'rouge etnoir.' " 

IV 

" Rouge et noir" — 'Tis a deadly game I 

Life the forfeit, and honor the prize! 
And winners and losers are all the same 

When death has darkened the players' eyes ; 
They who tremble and weep at home, 

And they that follow the fortunes of war. 
Dreaming or doing, whatever come. 

Have staked their all, on the "rouge etnoir," 



Sister and mother, and love and wife. 

Who wear the blended colors to-day. 
Breathe a prayer for the periled life ! 

Give a thought to the deadly fray! — 
Heaven is good, but the blackened land, 

The reddened fields, and the noise of war. 
The blood of the dearest, and death at hand. 

Are the emblems we welcome in "rouge et 
noir." 



THE HEROINES OF THE 
UNION. 



From the Spartan mother who bade her son 
"return with his shield or on it," to the poor 
American widow who said 'I have no money, 
but I will give my only son to support this 
holy cause," the annals of the past show no 
grander example of female patriotism than that 
now exhibited by the women of the loyal 
States. 

The pages of history record many instances 
of heroic endurance under severe trial. For 
the defense of their country, the women of 
Carthage twisted bow-strings of their own 
hair. Rather than their husbands should sur- 
render, the women of Saguntumuncomplain- 



THE D^ILY COUlSTTERSiaN. 



ingly endured the pains of starvation. And 
who can read, with an eye unmoistened with 
emotion, the sufferings of the women of the 
Netherlands, when the legions of the cruel 
Alva were encompassing their devoted Fath- 
erland? 

But the same spiritwhich nerved the women 
of olden time to these "austere glories of suf- 
fering," now warms the women of America 
to a more efficient patriotism. If our heroines 
suffer less, they accomplish more. With a 
clear comprehension of this mortal crisis of 
our liberties, and an uncaloulating devotion 
to the Union, they comhine organized benev- 
olence for the relief of the array and that gen- 
erosity — nobler far than any mere pecuniary 
liberality — which contributes their sons to the 
defense of their country. 

For the first time but once in all the years 
of history, a woman enters the hospitals of the 
army under the auspices of the Government, 
and with the authority of official station. 
Florence Nightingale and Dorothea Dix enjoy 
the rare glory of pioneers in this royal pro- 
gress of mercy. Miss Dix, having accom- 
plished more for the relief of human suffering 
and the establishment of charitable institu- 
tions than the foremost statesman of the land, 
has now entered upon a new mission of en- 
lightened humanity. Now the sick chambers 
of the soldiery are graced by the presence of 
woman, and the agonies of the wounded are 
alleviated by the gentle ministrations of fe- 
male hands. Miss Dix has organized a large 
corps of hospital nurses, whose holy service it 
is to tend the sick and wounded soldiers. A 
character untarnished by the breath of suspi- 
cion, a patriotism unthralled by conditions, 
and an integrity unmoved by considerations 
of personal interest, are the qualities which 
ensure appointment. 

The female heart throughout the Northern 
States is stirred with patriotic enthusiasm. The 
noblest impulses of woman's nature are en- 
listed in the service of loyalty. Myriads of 
ladies in the highest social position, are devo- 
ting their wealth and personal energies to the 
aid of the Government. These contributions 
of money and labor have been of essential ser- 
vice to the country, and show what triumphs 
of loyalty, systematic industry may achieve. 

"When the history of this eventful period is 
written, there will be no brighter page in all 
its narratives of illustrious patriotism than 
that which records the sacrifices, toils and 
victories of our loyal heroines. Through their 
devotion, the soldiers will be better prepared 
te encounter the hardships of the campaign 
and the assaults of disease. The hospital will 
be gladdened by their attendance and the 
dying brow soothed by their tender minis- 
tries. "The grisly front of grim-visaged 
war " will be softened, and the brutalities of 
the contest lessened by their presence. And 
the soldiers arm will be nerved to deeds of 
daring by their patriotic encouragements. 

These are triumphs of which a Christian 
civilization may well feel proud. The reli- 
gious culture of sixty centuries is culminating 
in such benign fruits. The chivalry of silent 
endurance and the heroism of patient toil in 
Bupport of principle, are often greater than 



the more brilliant displays of courage upon 
the battle-field. The unobtrusive victories 
won in the sick chamber, are not less worthy 
of the laurel than successful exploits upon the 
tented field ; and the monuments erected in 
honor of a preserved Union and a victorious 
army, will also be conspicuous evidences of 
female loyalty. 



WHAT BECOMES OF THE 
SANITARY STORES? 

Some persons, who have no great love for 
the Union, say that the officers drink up the 
wines, wear the dressing gowns and slippers, 
and eat up the jellies, canned fruits, and other 
delicacies which your charity furnishes to the 
sick and wounded soldiers. Occasionally, a 
soldier in the hospital will confirm the state- 
ments, and many good people fear from these 
statements, that their efforts are useless. 
Early in the war, some kind ladies in the 
East sent a box of valuable articles to a regi- 
ment in which the writer served. A private 
who had intermittent fever, and was not so 
sick as many a man on duty was, received no 
benefit from the donation. The articles were 
distributed among those who needed them. 
He felt that he was neglected and wrote to 
one of those ladies that their gifts were mis- 
applied, and that the lazy officers only, em- 
ployed the uses of them. This letter found 
its way into the papers, and the ladies were 
very justly indignant. The Colonel, who 
visited his hospital as often as he could, and 
made a formal inspection on Sundays, had 
discovered no such fraud ; but he ordered an 
investigation. The sick men were examined 
and it turned out that every single thing con- 
tained in that box, down to a paper of pins 
even, had been applied to the purposes for 
which the donation was made, and that the 
men entertained the liveliest sense of grati- 
tude to the charitable donors, who had helped 
to relieve them of their suffering. The man 
who wrote that letter was punished for his 
slander. 

Do not be afraid that your gifts will be 
misapplied. There is no officer in the great 
Union army who would dare to take the 
smallest trifle from that which is intended for 
the sick and wounded. He would be dis- 
missed from the service in disgrace, the 
moment his offense should be discovered. 
There are not many officers in the service 
who would degrade themselves by stealing, 
and fewer still who would steal from the hos- 
pitals, even if no punishment were to follow ; 
but the eyes of the men, the careful attention 
of your sanitary agents, and the discipline of 
the army will detect and bring to justice any 
one who may commit a breach of trust in 
respect to your sacred gifts. 

An Old Soldier. 



Bids will be received at the Book Stand for 
the National Photographic Album, which con- 
tains the autographs and likenesses of the 
President, Cabinet and Senators. Those de- 
sirous of getting a rare and valuable collec- 
tion will not fail to call aad bid. 



FORT SUMTER. 



Boston, May 17, 1864. 
You want to know where I was the day they 
fired on Sumter ? I had just as lief tell you 
as not. I was on a plantation about twenty 
miles from Charleston, and glad enough 
we had been to get away from the city, for we 
were so tired with hearing reports and hav- 
ing them contradicted and getting angry and 
indignant at what we were obliged to hear, 
as we had to swallow a re-hash of the Courier 
and Mercury every morning with our break- 
fast, that it seemed as if any place where the 
telegraph was not, would be delightful. Our 
visit had come to an end, and we were going 
back that day. I came down early in the 
morning and met Miss C. on the piazza; she 
was pale but quiet. "I am afraid they are 
having dreadful times in the city," she said, 
drawing me to the steps, "Listen !" So I did, 
and heard a heavy sound, then silence, then 
another, and another. It sounded like low 
thunder. " They have been firing at the 
rate of three a minute ever since three this 
morning," she said, "and the negroes say 
they have heard them all night; don't say 
anything to the girls unless they notice it." 
We had an early breakfast, I hearing all the 
the time the heavy boom of the guns in the 
city. The strong and heavy wagon in which 
we were to ride to the railroad was brought to 
the door. Robert the little house servant, had 
packed in our goods, taking especial care of a 
box of eggs which belonged to him. Paris, 
our major domo had gone to eat his breakfast 
and had left Sam the carpenter to hold the 
horses and Sam had gone to the kitchen. I 
stepped on the wheel to clamber in when Max 
the dog jumped and barked, and the horses, 
two spirited young colts, not yet fully used to 
harness, pricked up their ears and plunged 
forward, I leaped backward, clearing myself, 
and the horses dashed on. At the corn house 
they shied, striking the wagon heavily against 
the square timbers which supported the house; 
it seemed it must be dashed to pieces, but, 
built expressly for southern country travel, it 
bore the shock and the team went on, avoid- 
ing the kitchens &e., and plunged down into 
the savannah. There was no help for it. They 
kept on and round the houses and up again, 
and, dashing between two trees between which 
the wagon could not pass, shivered the shafts, 
cleared themselves, and stood still trembling 
in every limb. We looked in silence at the 
wreck, It was evident that wagon could no 
take us to the railroad that day, and as « 
stood by it. "Boom" still sounded on the hea}" 
guns. We looked at each other in dismy- 
L. had two brothers in Moultrie. She ndst 
get to the city if possible. How the ludicous 
showed itself even then ! Down from tho'oor 
of the wagon to the ground streamed Rperts 
eggs, at which he looked in conster*tio'i- 
while Sam stood by in despair, th tears 
streoming down his blackface, "Onl- think, 
Missis," he said, " I only leave de- 'lorses 
one minute, and now I's done Mai»» «>ore 
harm than I can pay my whole ^e 'o"?' 
Poor fellow ! no wonder it looked reparat e 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



5 



to him. Boom! wont the heavy guns etill 
Patience! Paris mounted one of the horses 
and rode to the niilroad. The negroes drag- 
ged out an antiquated carryall a, id fried to 
make it strong enough to boar the strain of 
the trip, and we spent the morning on tbo 
steps which had once been trodden by the 
foot of George Washington, listening to the 
guns, and looking at the lowering sky. In 
time, Paris returned bringing the news that a 
Yankee ship had been sunk in the harbor, 
and five hundred drowned, and still the guns 
kept on their incessent roar. After dinnar 
the carryall had been so strengthened that it 
was thought safe to trust it, and so L. tmd I 
got in and were driven off by Paris. The 
April rains had swollen all the streams and 
washed away the bridges over the creeks, 
which bridges consist only of logs laid on 
cross pieces with no fastenings of any kind, 
southern fashion. It was a long and danger- 
ous ride. Two er three times we nearly float- 
ed for some distance, through, not over the 
toads, under thick, hanging branches, with 
"water, water everywhere." At last we reach- 
ed the station where we waited a long time for 
the cars. On our way towards the city, at ev- 
ery station went up a hurrah and a wild fire 
of reports. "A breach made in Sumter and 
twenty-five killed in Moultrie ! Three cheers 
for Beauregard 1 " The river at last! It was 
alive with boats full of troops, and after wait- 
ing no inconsiderablo time for the ferry-boat, 
we crossed [in a furious thunder storm and 
were lauded in a shed full of soldiers from 
Beaufort and Colleton districts, the report of 
the guns shaking the air. We drove in the 
stage through the deserted streets and were 
saluted with the address : " How are yon 
Yank? " I flung down my bundles, rushed to 
one of the five people in tho city to whom I 
dared speak, and was there met by the excla- 
mation : "Ey Jupiter ! I know you'd be here 
to-day if it was a human possibility." A ra- 
ging headache kept mo quiet. As the day-light 
died, the everlasting roar of the guns gradual- 
ly ceased, and the city, slept only to wake on 
the morrow to a new and more intense excite- 
ment. That is the way I spent tho day. 



THE 



'YANKEE SPIRIT" OF 
THE ^WAR. 



A young federal officer, while stationed at 
Norfolk, Va., was in thehabit of visiting some 
of the young ladies of the town, finding their 
society a pleasant relief to the monotony and 
privations of his life. One day as he was 
walking in the garden of a Miss C, examin- 
ing with a stranger's interest its unknown 
plants, his attention was attracted by a singu- 
lar looking pod. which hung from one of the 
bushes, and he enquired what it was. 

"Tsiste it. Capt. ," was the reply. 

The first investigation was pleasant, but a sec- 
ond bite proved rather pungent, and the 
young man was on the point of throwing it 
away rather hastily, when tho mischief spark- 
ling in his companion's eyes arrested him. 

" That is a pepper, Capt. ," said she' 

" and you will find it just like the Southern- 



ers. We are very pleasant to encounter at 
first, but a better acquaintance will prove that 
wo are too much for you." 

Capt. 'a only reply was to look her 

steadily in the face and deliberately oat the 
fiery mouthful to the very last bit without a 
grimace, though his face grew crimson with 
pain; and then he said quietly, "You will find 
this to bo the Yankee answer to that defiance. 
Please call your little darkey to bring me a 
glass of water." 

" My mouth and throat were raw for a week, 

said Capt. when telling the story, but 

I would have eaten the thing if it had cost me 
my life." 



For the Countersign. 

IN MEMORY OF OUR NAME- 
LESS HEROES. 

BT BM-LK OBIBN. 

'Neath Southern skies the sod lies low 

On many a gallant breast, 
By Southern streams the lilies blow 

Around the brave at rest ; 
But whose are these, with still hands clasped 

Beneath the tender flowers ? 
Who claims these rounded swells of earth? 

Those graves, alas I are ours ! 

Who claims those strong arms crossing now 

The hush'd heart of the dead — 
These bold eyes, softly losing all 

The light their glances shed — 
The eye, the arm that never failed 

Before opposing powers? 
Does not our desolation tell 

Their light, their strength, was ours ? 

Who holds these breasts, made beautifulj 

By honorable scars. 
These hands that, stern ahd dutiful, 

Upheld tho Stripes and Stars ? 
We answer from our lonely homes, 

From desolated bowers. 
The brave, tho true, the loyal dead, 

We hold them truly ours. 

We hold them ours, although the bold. 

Bright face is veiled in dust, 
And idly, in the gathering mould. 

Their bloody bayonets rust. 
Tho strong right arm, the fearless heart 

That hold the doubtful hours— 
The memory of their gallant deeds 

Has made thom doubly ours. 

Ours to remember tenderly. 

When other memories lie. 
Grasping but slight and slenderly 

The thoughts that never die. 
Ours to hold precious, over all 

That sleep beneath the sod. 
Ours to keep sweetly, reverently, 

Next in our hearts to God. 



WORK. 

Great Master ! teach us how to hope in man ! 
We lift our eyes upon his looks and ways 
And disappointment chills us as we gaze ; 
Our dream so far beyond the truth outran. 
His deeds tfre ever, ever falling short! 
And then we fold our graceful hands and 
say 

" The world is vulgar." Didst thou turn 

away. 
Oh, gracious Spirit, delicately wrought, 
Because the humble souls of Galilee 
Were tuned not to the music of thine own, 
And chimed not to the pulsing undertone 
Which swelled thy loving bosom like a sea ? 
Shame thou our coldness, most benignant 

friend, 
When we with laggard hearts do condescend ! 
Mabtua Pkrry Lowe. 



Rebbi. CivrLiTiKS. — Jeff. Dayis sends his 
(Beau) regards to Uncle Sam's Butler, and 
would be delighted to give him a compliment- 
ary ball. 



A MIDDLE CLASS ESSENTIAL 
TO A REPUBLIC 

No one can go about amongst the poor refu- 
gees from the Confederacy and not be strongly 
impressed with the merely nominal character 
of Confederate Republicanism. What sort of 
Republic is that which is made up of a few 
very rich and very lordly persons, owning 
their throngs of slaves, with no middle class 
worthy of the name? Students of social sci- 
ence have called attention to this lack of sub- 
stantial burghers and yeomen as the fatal want 
in France during the terrible revolutionary 
struggle of the last century. You cannot 
make a genuine Democracy out of canaille and 
noblesse : you must have also a bourgeoisie — a 
solid middle class. "White trash" will not 
answer. We must have master mechanics 
who are their own masters. We must have 
farmers who own the soil they toil upon. We 
must have men who can not only read and 
cipher, but who also have not a little training 
in the business of government — men who can 
vote intelligently in town meetings, and when 
they pay for the establishment and mainten- 
ance of schools, mean to send their own chil- 
dren to them, and not have them exclusively 
approfiriated to the sons of Colonel Such-an- 
one, and Major Such-an-one, as used to be the 
fashion down South before they closed up 
schools and devoted themselves exclusively to 
the destruction of the Government, and the 
laying of the new corner-stone, which is 
Slavery. It is sometimes said, and not always 
goodnaturedly : "This is a war for tho negro — 
the everlasting negro." It would be far more 
true to say, it is the war of the Middle Class ; 
it is the struggle of Oligarchy to break down 
a genuine Democracy. Strange that all our 
stalwart mechanics and yeomen do not realize 
it more fully and heartily even than they do ! 
Strange that any of them, out of an old — and 
none the loss cruel because old — prejudice 
against the negro, should fail to accord the 
heartiest sympathy and assistance to the Gov- 
ernment in its struggle with a thoroughly un- 
democratic rebellion — a rebellion which, could 
it succeed, would set tho country back at least 
a century. Educate a Middle Class! Colo- 
nize the South ! Let the soldiers become set- 



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THE DAZLY COXJN^TERSIGISr. 



tiers ! We want schools for the children of 
the poor whites ; and, as in Germany, and to 
some extent in the New England cities, they 
should be compelled to attend them, if they 
will not go without compulsion. Strictly 
speaking, a man has no more right to allow 
his children to run at large than to extend this 
indulgence to the cattle. Loose horses are 
not suffered in our streets ; but loose horses 
cannot do half the mischief which can be done 
by very small children when they are suffered 
to roam at will. We want a Refugees' Bureau, 
quite as much as a Freedmeu's Bureau. Eng- 
land has for years had a better Middle Class 
than France, and has been carried forward in 
the march of civilization, by reforms instead 
of revolutions. The want of such a class in 
the South has wrought the fearful mischief — 
yet rather the incalculable good — of the pres- 
ent hour. We can never have a true Kepub- 
lic until we have, in this particular, a homo- 
geneous civilization. R- B. 



At the New Tork Pair an esShange, speak- 
ing of the extravagance of dress shown at 
the opening, says : " Charity hooped her 
fingers with brilliants, spangled her neck and 
bosom with jewels of the first water, robed 
herself in moire antique, swathed her shoul- 
ders in Cashmere, topped oft' her gorgeous 
person with the most sumptuous of bonnets, 
and was driven in a magnificent coach by a 
liveried coachman to the assistance of the 
sick and wounded ! " Sarkasticul. 



SPECIAL UOTIOES, 



DONATIONS 

Made to the Fine Art Department and for 
sale at their rooms. 

Mrs. Rebecca Long, drawing in frame. 

Miss Lizzie Ford, Death of Sen. Lyon. 

Theo. Kauffman. Eliam Hereticus. 

Mrs. Chas Ellard, wax fruit and flowers. 

Miss Charlotte Cushman, Rome. 1 sketch in 
oil, by Otto Brandt. 

William Everett, Boston, crayon landscape. 

Edvv-ard Buhler, Washington crossing the 
Delaware, colored engraving. 

Mr. Steiiikauler, Bible explanation. 

Phillip Nuremburg, crayon of Gen. Sigel. 

M. J. DePranca, seashore, Hastings, Eng.; 
also 1 landscape by Bingham, donation of cash 
$100 ; unknown, 1 card; 139 ministers' por- 
traits. 

Mr. J. Spore, portrait. 

Miss Henrietta Hemer, BoUenead, Mass., 
flowers. 

Mr. Salisbury, Madonna and child, photo- 
graph, also "Out in the cold." 

Chas. McCsrd, lithograph of moniter Eliah. 

Mr. Stein Kauler, engraving, Paul and Vir- 
ginia. 

Emile S. Herzinger, portrait of Gov. Gam- 
ble. 

Louis Shultze, scene in Bavaria. 

Mrs. Lucius Carr, engraving Transfigura- 
tion. 
• Miss Brooks, flower piece. 

Mrs. J. H. Osgood, 2 fruit pieces, 2 sketches. 

Mrs. Geo. P. Hall, portrait of Gen. Rose- 
crens, frame of shells, portrait of General 
Grant, frame of shells, also. 

Miss H. Lynd, flowers and frame. 

Thos. L. Eliot, landscape by Cranch. 

J. N. Blackman, large painting, battle of 
Buena Vista. 

Edward Buhler, fruit and flowers, pastel 
drawing. 

Miss Clara Whiteman, pencil wreath, 

Theo. Kaufl'man, Origin of Prayer, valued 
at $400, also Columbus and the Priesthood, 
valued at $100. 

.J. A. Seibert, Gen. Grant, colored photo- 
graph, $100. 

Miss Amelia Hertzig, landscape, pencil. 

Miss Florence Mayes, oil painting. 
Miss Mary L. Bibb, Jacksonville, 111., oil 
painting. 

Miss Ward, sketch. 
Mr. Slinde, sketch. 

Christian Bro's 7 sketches. 
J, H. Oglesby, landscape. 
Unknown, Old Mill, engraving. St. Mark's 
Church, colored engraving, Lakes of Cumber- 
land, colored engraving. 

William Everett, Boston, Cathedral, Scot 
land, engraving. 



Prizes Drawn. — The following prizes have 
been drawn by the individuals named, since 
last announcement : — 

Miss Lizzie Mageon, (by vote) a handsome 
Singer's Sewing Machine. 

Miss S. Moore, a Sofa pillow, $40 

Charles P. Holmes, Ottoman, worth $15. 

Andrew Leslie, Phantom Flowers. 

Mr. Massett, Fancy Handkerchief Box. 

Mrs. B. Clark, Perfumery Album. 

J. S. Peers, ColUnsville, 111, Elegant Bot- 
tle Cologne. 

Mrs. M. Bush, Large Bead- Work Brochet, 
$20. 

B. C. Traprall drew the Elephant, 'what 
will he do with it?" 

Miss Belle*Wood, Large Basket of Artificial 
Flowers. 

H. W. Dilg, Autographic and Photogrrphie 
Albums of United States Senators at Old 
Curiosity Shop. 

S. H. Laflin, Homoospathic case, valued 
at $50. 

No. 181 drew the gold studs and sleeve but- 
tons for Mr. John Wherry. 

Among the numerous rare old articles at 
the Yankee Kitchen, are a pair of brocade 
slippers, from Mrs. P. P. Sanford, of Paines- 
ville, O., worthy of notice. The heels are 2J 
inches high, and the size of the bottom of 
the heel is 1 inch by f of an inch. The large 
buckles are set with brilliants of difi'erent 
sizes. Quaint enough, but then they are 150 
years old. 

Skating Park! — Prices of admission re- 
duced ! ! Only 10 cents to see the 1001 

skaters! ! ! 

A Grand Combination Raffle is coming oft" 
soon at the New York Department. Twenty 
eight magnificent prizes. Tickets only $1 00 
Call and see the articles, next to the Yankee 
Kitchen. 

Grandma Brown and family will have an 
old fashioned Thanksgiving Dinner, at the 
Yankee Kitchen to-day, from 12 to 3 o'clock. 

A New Scale. — Among the latest inven- 
tions to be seen at the Pair is Baudissin's Hy- 
drostatic Scales, for weighing purposes. They 
are very sensitive, remarkably accurate, 
novel in their way. Call and see them, at 
the Agricultural Department. Invented, 
manufactured and presented to the Fair by 
J. O. Baudissin & Co. 



Judging from present prospects, the 10th 
Kansas boys will get the beatiful blue silk 
embroidered flag at the "Codntersion" De- 
partment. Their friends have thus far de- 
posited 176 votes. 

There is to be a grand Floral Raflle at the 
Floral Temple— 1,000 chances, 200 prizes, con- 
sisting of fine bronze and iron vases, aquari- 
ums, pictures in moss, wax flowers, beautiful 
hanging baskets, bird cages and birds, rustic 
and wire flower stands, beautiful wreaths, 
rare plants, &o. Two hundred prizes. Tickets 
only one dollar, for sale at the Floral Temple. 

I/' The Emancipation Proclamation.— Pac 
similies of the President's Emancipation Proc- 
lamation are being sold by Mr. L. Field, one- 
half for the benefit of the Fair, the remainder 
for the Soldier's Home of Chicago. That city 
being a great railroad center, thousands of 
soldiers are there cared for at the Soldier's 
Home and Soldier's Rest, and every State In 
the West has an interest in those patriotic in- 
stitutions. Those who would secure a copy 
of this remarkable document should apply 
soon, as none will be for sale in the city after 
the close of the Fair, we understand. 

The attendance at the Fair appears to be 
daily increasing, and the receipts from sales 
and donations average from ten to twelve 
thousand dollars per day. Glorious news for 
the sick and wounded soldiers. 

The Opera of Martha will be repeated 
on Friday P. M., at 2 o'clock, St. Louis 
Theatre. Grand matinee. Use of theatre 
free. 

Heads of Departments can be accommo- 
dated with special notices in the Countersign 
on any day, by sending such notices to No. 
20, addressed to the Editor, before 8 o'clock 
on the preceding evening. 

Visitors who wish to "pass the guards" at 
the Fair, and avoid all unnecessary delay, 
should not fail to call at the oflice and get 
the "Countersign," before they leave the 
Fair! 

The Skating Park just west of the Olive 
street entrance, open and in operation day and 
evening. Don't omit to visit it, for it chal- 
lenges the admiration of every one. 

Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our oflice, No. 20 Fair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papers please copy. 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THR flnfst and bfst asaortmpnt of custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES in this city, may bo found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 

MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

F^jishionable 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No. 66 Nortb Fifth nl., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
A LARGE SUPPLY OF PATTERNS FOR SALE. 



THE DA^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE BEJMOVED TO 

IVo. 63 TVaSliington Arenue, 

Two duvr^ eatt of the Quartermagter's Department. 

JOHN pTcamp 

Will give his attention to the adjustment and collection 
of Vouchers and other claims against the United Slates 
Government in all its Departments. 

Accounts and bills against the Government maiic onx 
in pruper form, and Vouchers therefor obtained and the 
amouuis collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amonnts, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
bis hands for collection. 

REFERENCES: 

Hon. D. Davis, Bloomiugton, lU.j Hon. Joseph Holt, 
Washiagton, D. C.j Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo.; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.j J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
W-ar Claims for the Department of the West 



SdHiuel Knox. 



Irwin Z. Smith. 



KNOX & SMITH, 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 

DARBY'S BUILDING, 
my 21 3f Fifth and Olive Streets. 



O'FALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Mauafacturer? and Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZING PAINTS, 
Colors, ^Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

store, 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Jl3^Cash paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

GEO. W. BANKEK, President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. POLLER, Secretary. 



D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

GTKOOER, 

No. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Fifth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

TEj^Goods sent to any part of the city free of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BRONZES, PKENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



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J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



AVE JQ8t received and are now openiHg the largest 
and best stock of 



Ijainp« and Gas Fixtures, 

Ever seen in the United States, which they offer low, 

For Cash. Only, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

Ko. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



A. S. W, Goodwin. Roh't Anderson. Peter Bfhr, 

GOODWIN, ANDEESON & CO., 

Maiuitaciuitis ox 

LARD OIL, SOAP AND CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

T is, hy its adoption or neglect, a FORTUNE gained 
, or lost to a family at a man's death, 

Tte Mutual Benefit Life Iiisiiraiice Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceased members, over 

S3,300,000, 

And its accumulation now exceeds 

^5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER, State Agent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. F. 0. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAW^YBR, 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E. corner Second and Locust streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

JCfPapers of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 
BIBLE AND TBACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTTRE. 



WESmN AGElfUMRi\l DEPOT AP SEED STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & Co., 



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No. 56 North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fourth street, opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of ' 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

g:^ 100 ton of Rags wanted for cash.^C^ 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insui'ance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number of 
Policies isBtied in 1863, 5,686 f Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of premiums re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends, 
HENRT STAGG, Agent, 
No. 40 Third street, corner Fine. 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OP NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WmSTON, President. 

Accumulated cash Assets, 1st Feb., 1864. $10,300,000. 

THE safest and strongest Life Insurance Company in 
the United States. SAM'L COPP, Jn., Acent, 

N. W. corner Main and Second ste. 



KINa, TDO J^lS^ & CO., 

Iniportcis. an-l Jobbers of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 106 Main. Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



jSL XT O TI P KT S . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR Catalogue salqs of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
storage, Woo!, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOD. Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advances made on consignments. 



The Best is the Cheapest. 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the heat Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
flint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks, &c. Agents for 
Fisk's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ons. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 

I^TJEP the latest styles ot Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
JV Felt Hats of every description for Men and Boys ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hals, Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, ele^'antly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags, Umbrellas, &c., and Furs in their season. 



"WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Wli'desale and Retail 

a R O C E R s , 

Nos. 75 & 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHATJNCEY L FILLEY, 

108 ITIain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, GLASS & OUEEHSWASE, 



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AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
are Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, accoriUng to returns made under oaib by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, according to returns made under oath as above. 
over two hundred per cent . more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
BrittanniaWare, Silver'Platcri Ware, Trays.Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cntlery, Water Coolers, Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Leddle Elliots 
i^c Snus' Wliite Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Pairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
theM. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new goods direct from mannJac- 
tures. 



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THE D^ILY COXJNTER8ia:N^. 



D A. Winter. H Wicke 

D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK & WATCIiMAKEKS, 

And Jewelry Mauufactory, 

No. 2l>IFraDklin avinuL'. bel. Elfv< nth anilTw.-Klh sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Hepainng warranted and accurately executed. 



HOAVE & C^FEN'S North Missouri Railroad. 



SEWING MACHIME CO. 

SALKS UOOMS, 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verandah Eow,) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

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UNION LINE. 

Union Transprtajra & Insirance Co, 

VAST FREIGHT LINK KAST AND WKST, VIA 

THE PElSTNaYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STEVKNS, Agent, 
No. 49 Ohve street, Sl\ LOUIS. 



NUn' VOUK FlitK AND MARINE { 

INSURANCE AGENCY. 

BEHOLO THE LIST: 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OF NEW YORK 

OfBoe— No. IGI Broadway. 

Casli Capital, $5;o,O0O; Surplus, $68,493; Assets, $'63,493. 

INSURES Bniidings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable property, against loss or damage by fli e. 
The insured receive 7fi per cent, of net profits without 
incurring any liability. 

TIMOTHY G. CHURCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KEMETS, Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OP NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

Cash Capital, S500,OCO; Surplus, $70,396 12; Assets, 

$570,396 12. 

INSURES Buil'Iings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or diimage by Are. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent of net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risfes 
CHAS WILSON,See. D. R SATTERLEE, Pres't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, (len'l Ag't aiid Adjuster. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF TOE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,100; Surplus, January 

1, 1864, $89376 27; Assets, $389 375 27. 
ISAAC R. St. JOHN, Sec. BDW'D ANTHONY, Presl. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Insurance Comp'y, 

103 Broadway, Kew York. 

Cash Capital, $300,000; Assets, Jan. 1. 1864. $642 641 85. 

Scrip divideud decluircd Jan. 12, IS64, 35 per ctiit. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
mium, again^it tosd or damage by lire ; also, agaiiisi 
all marine and laud navigation, and war ri:^ks on cargo 
or freigbt. The assurt-d receive 75 per cent, of tt-e net 
profits, without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of, at their oetion, a liberal discount upon the premium 

JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM. Pres't. 

KOB'T M. C. GRAHAM, Vice Pree't. 

ED WD A. STANSBURY. 2d Vice Pres't. 

JOHN C. GOODRIDGE. Secretary. 

WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 



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STOCK COMPANY— INCORPORATED 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

Cash Capital, $500,000; Surplus, $272,916 33 j Aesets, 
$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President. 

ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by flr*', at rates as low as oth- 
er nrat class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



Phoenix Insurance Company, 

BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
Offices— No. I Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $500 000; Surplus. March 1, 1864, $222,- 

219 20; Assets, $722 219 20. 

rNSURANCE against loss by flre. Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inland transportation. 

STEPHEN CIIOWEI.L, President. 
EDGAR W. OUOVVKLL Vice Pres't. 
PIIILANDKH SHAW, Secretary. 



SAFEST AND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OF INStlBANCB. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broad%vay. (cor. Maiden Lane.) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, *tOO COO; Assets, Keb. 1, 1864, $882,000 

scrip dividend. 1861. 60 per cent ; Scrip dividend. 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, (JO per cent. 

TIIK Policies entitled to parti<'ipate. receive 75 per 
cent, of net profits. Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents. Leases, against loss or damage 
by flre, and marine risks on lakes rivers and canals. 
3E0. C. SATTERLEE, President. 
HRNHY WESTON Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTIIROP Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Ass't Sec'y. 



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In connection with Hannibal and St. Jo. Railroad. The 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS. OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are made wiih the FlannihaJ and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Burlingtou and l^jwa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

Ou and ailer Sunday, November 15th, 1863, 

St. Joseph Exprt-ss leaves St. Louis at 1:16 a. M. 

Mail and Accommodation Train at 3:30 p. m- 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers 

TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
routes in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. 

Jl3^ Be certain that your ticket reads: ''Via North 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. n. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



F.A.GXFXG JEI.^XX^T10.^1D. 



ON and after Monday, December 7th, 1863, trains wiU 
leave St. Louis, as follows : 
Mail Train — Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping at all stations 

and running through to Knobuoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation— Daily except Sunday, at 5:00 

p. M. 

Stages— Leave Dresden for Warrensburg, Lexington, 
Pleasant IIilI. Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Spiingfleld, Bolivar and AVarsaw, on Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train ; Leave Tipton every evenitig for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 a. m. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Holla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Holla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of S'^venth and Ptplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Oflice No. 42 Fuiirth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. WcKlSSOCK, Sup't. 
E. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad. 

t^j. ■ . \> ■■ : M. I-;. . ■■ ..■.. M ,,_ .\i,i ii 4, I8C4. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows : 
For Pilot Knuh, Potosi, and all stations, at. ..6:16 A. M. 
For Desoto at 6:15 a. m. and 4 p. M. 

Returning — Will leave 

Pilot Knot) at 3:01 r. m. 

Potosi at 3:60 p. m. 

DeSoto at 6:00 A. M. and 5:3& p. M. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6;I5. 7:10. 8:40 10:00, 11:30, A. M J 

2:00 4:00 6:25 7:30 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docks at 6;I6, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, a. m., 2:00 and 

4:00 P. M. 
For J v-tfLTson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:15, 11:30 a. 
M., and 4:00 p. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 a. m.; 1:00 and 7:50 p.m. 
Jefferson Birracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:05 and 7:55 p. M. 
Docks at 7:54 9:16. 10:33. a. m ; 1:17. 3:07, 5:45 p. u. 
Carondelet at 5:30 6:20 8:00 9:20, 10:40, a. m.J 1:20, 
3;I0, 6:48,7.00, 8:10. 10:46 p. M. 

S D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sop't. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES" EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOE THE MISSISSH'PI VALLEY SA-VITARY FAIl!. 



"POSStJJVT QUI.^ I>OSSE A'lOENTXJR,. 



]sro. 9. 



St. Louis, Miay 



27 



1864. 



Price 10 Cents. 



;te Mmb immtei 



MiVACFR'* /^lR«- E- "'• CLARK. 
JL-LSAGERs, jjjjjg S. A. PvANLETT. 

Editor. AXXA C. BP.ACICETT. 



Fridav. Mav 27, 1864=. 



Rediiced Rates of Aclinissioii, on and 

after Friday Morning, May 30th. 

ADMISSION 50 ctf . 

CHILDREN Half Price. 

Doors open ut eleven o'clock, a. m. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. m. 

MAJ. GEN. ROSECEAXS, Presiilent. 



He.\d Ql'arters of the Finanve CoMnriTTEE 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

Fair Blilding, 

St. Lotxis, .May 19, 1364, 

To the Cashiej-s 0/ the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee'' have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money dailj', at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10)" o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Fox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com. 
M. J. LiPPMAN, Sec'y. 

f^p^The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



C.WALRY PISTOLS. 



"We desire to call the attention of our read- 
ers to a pair of fine cavalry pistols for sale 
by a Union soldier who lost his sight at 
Yellville, Ark., while saving from the flames 
of a hospital the rebel prisoners who had been 
left under his care. Just before the skirmish 
occurred in which the town was taken, he had 
purchased these pistols, giving $80 for them. 
They have been but little used, and are in 
perfect order, being Colt's largest and best 
revolvers, e.xpressly for the use of .cavalrj'. 
As the soldier says, he can never use them 
again, poor fellow, and he would like to real- 
ize at least a part of their value. Is there not 
some generous heart who will secure these 
pistols, and thereby aid one who, in the ful- 
filment of his duty to our Union and humau- 
-ity, has been deprived of one of God's best 



blessings, the gift of sight ? Farther infor- 
mation can be obtained at this office. The 
soldier is at present in the Refugees' Home, 
No. 39 "Walnut street. 



THE FAIR. 



MILLINERY. 

To this Department a large number of the 
best houses in the city have generously con- 
tributed. A casual glance does not see any 
great varietj', but careful looking will satisfy 
any one of the elegance and richness of the 
articles here oft'ered for sale. Mad. "Wescott, 
of New York, formerly of this city, sends an 
extremely delicate and graceful bonnet of 
white crape, beautifully embroidered on the 
top with white silk and beads. A cluster ot 
white tiowers is on the front, a little to the 
right, and sweeping over this, and just avoid- 
ing a bunch of lilies on the curtain, is a fall of 
white illusion, edged with a ruching of lace. 
The inside trimmings are equally beautiful. 
The novelt}", however, is a gutta peroha bon- 
net from this city. One would suppose at 
first that it was a fine Leghorn, but a closer 
examination shows that the impression of 
straw brading is only an impression. This is 
a new idea, and one which may become quite 
popular. It is simply and tastefully trimmed, 
and does not offend the eye by the total disre- 
gard of harmony of color which we see so 
often in the streets of the city. 

One of these beautiful bonnets, contributed 
by Mrs. Richards, of this city, took the sec- 
ond premium, and therefore deserves notice. 
It is graceful. These premiums were awarded 
by a committer oi gentlemen, on Fourth street. 
"Was it not a little singular to leave this mat- 
ter to gentlemen '? The first premium bonnet 
is of corn-colored crape, with a beautiful fall 
of lace. Its principal trimming is a braid of 
small shells and pearls which winds over the 
lace trimming, and finally falls in loops be- 
hind. This piece of art is already sold to a 
St. Louis lady. 

The bridal wreath and bouquet, from a 
well known house on Fourth street, are very 
delicately beautiful. The artificial flowers, of 
which there is a great variety, are very beau- 
tiful, and of the finest quality. In the show- 
case on the east side are two bonnets, valued 
at $10 apiece, which deserve more than a pass- 
ing notice. They are of the finest and even- 
est of white straw. A New England woman, 
with much difiicully, obtained the straw, 
braided it, and made the bonnets with her 
own hands, for this Fair. 

At the south end of the table is a case which 
is nearly filled with a doll and her wardrobe. 



The wardrobe, together with the bedstead and 
its furniture, was made by two young ladies 
of this city, and is beautifully finished. There 
hang the tiny opera cloak, the travelling dress, 
the velvet corsage, the fancy apron, and all 
other things that a free and independent doll 
has a right to. The whole arrangement is to 
be sold together, and will make some bright 
eyes sparkle with delight. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS. 

Great numbers of artificial flowers attract 
the eye as they hang in festoons from the pil- 
lars over the table, which has been furnished 
by a great number of the private schools in 
the city, with the aid of some few in other 
places. The German private schools have 
brought many valuable articles, while the 
Mary Institute and Bonham's, and many oth- 
ers, have contributed most liberally. Per- 
haps the most attractive thing at the table, al- 
ways excepting the attendants, is the crying 
baby, which, on being wound up, kicks its 
little feet impatiently, moves its arms implor- 
ingly, rolls its head, opens and shuts its blue 
eyes, and, with a plaintive cry, begs to be taken 
up. Lift it in your arms, and it is satisfied 
and quiet. It is certainly a wonderful and 
beautiful piece of mechanism, almost too natu- 
ral, as many mothers and sisters will own. It 
is to be raflled at fifty cents a share. 

Here are also a great quantity of wax flow- 
ers from the Ursuline Convent. Some beau- 
tifully executed paintings in water colors can- 
not fail to attract the eye. They show a prac- 
ticed eye and a careful hand. There is also 
one charming little oil painting of a vase of 
flowers, which was presented by a ladv, one 
of the most active in this Department, which 
we cannot pass by. It is valued at $15. 

Of course there is a great amount of worsted 
work, of all sorts and kinds — "caps and cape.*, 
jupes and jackets, socks and stocks, and sacks 
and sachets," &c., &c., &c.. «&c. 

This we expect to find at almost everj' table, 
except the Iron and Steel, but we do not ex- 
pect to find everywhere as handsome a sofa 
pillow as is for sale here. The material is a 
figured silk, and a beautiful wreath of che- 
nille work IS the ornament. Let every one 
see it, for it is really very beautiful, because so 
really tasteful. Then a neatly made set of 
doll's cane-seated furniture attracts the eye 
and the money of the beholder. Another 
finely furnished bedstead should here be no- 
ticed. The house at the south end of the 
table has, of course, already attracted the no- 
tice of every one. The couple still patiently 
wait for the tying of the knot, and perhaps it 
is just as well for the bride, for the proposed 



THE D^^ILY C0UI^TERSIG:N^. 



groom looks like a wild youth. The shares 
are not all taken yet. People are generally 
glad to have a share in a marriage ceremony. 
There is a large amount of children's clothing 
here. Our space forbids us to linger over the 
two vases filled with summer and winter on 
the west side, but our readers can see for them- 
selves. Passing the Book Department, we 
oome to the table of the 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



We believe this is the first of the Sanitary 
Fairs to have a department furnished entirely 
by the public schools. There are eight thou- 
sand children, and upwards, connected with 
these schools, and for the last two months, or 
indeed ever since the preliminary meeting 
with regard to the Fair, these eight thousand 
have been busily at work. Oh ! that Claib. 
Jackson could see the result of their labors ! 
They have two tables allotted to them, and 
have kept them constantly full since the open- 
ing. The wall-table is ornamented overhead 
by fine portraits of Gen. Jackson and Col. 
Benton, which were kindly loaned for the oc- 
casion by Mrs. F. P. Blair. The department 
had no room for wreaths and names in the 
background, for they wanted to display their 
quilts, of which they have an excellent vari- 
ety, both silk and cotton. "We noticed, espe- 
cially, the crib-quilt of the national colors, 
which always attract the eye. Two other 
crib-quilts, of ditferent patterns and very 
neatly made, speak for themselves, and two 
large silk quilts fill up the remaining space. 
One of these was, the other evening, raffled 
for, and, singularly enough, drawn by the Su- 
perintendent of Public Schools, Ira Divoll, 
Esq. Of course, in such a department as this, 
where so many bring their contributioms from 
so many sources, one expects to find a great 
variety ; and he will not be disappointed. At 
the wall table a great variety of children's 
clothes may be found at one end, while toys 
of all sorts attract the children at the other. 
The central table shows all kinds of articles of 
use and beauty. We noticed some handsome 
book-marks, and a great number of watch- 
chains, which are the work of the school-boys 
and deserve special mention for their neatness. 
There are also quite a number of dolls of dif- 
ferent sizes, shapes and styles of dress. A very 
curious cross, jointed of small pieces of wood, 
deserves notice, but it has been already pur- 
chased and presented to a blind soldier — one 
%vho lost his sight while rescuing his compan- 
ions from a burning hospital. There is an en- 
graving here — "The First Prayer in Con- 
gress " — which should be spoken of, not on 
account of its worth, but because of the spiirit 
which prompted the gift. It was evidently a 
much-prized possession of the donor, and 
would have been given for no other purpose 
than the purpose of this Fair. It is valued at 
$5. The real value, of course, is less ; but will 
not some one feel moved to take it at that 
price, thereby helping another to help the sol- 
diers ? 

SEWING MACHINES. 

This department has been well fitted up and 
ornamented by the different companies that 



the rival machines dwell in peace and har- 
mony. Grover & Baker donated three fine 
machines, which are here for sale. Wheeler 
& Wilson also three. Our attention was par- 
ticularly called to one of Wilcox & Gibbs, 
and the gentleman in charge, with his custo- 
mary attention, gave us all the information in 
his power. This machine possesses many ad- 
vantages. In the first place, the thread can 
be used directly from the spool, and any num- 
ber can be used. Then, it is almcjst entirely 
noiseless, and it seems to be impossible to set 
the needle wrongly. An ingenious arrange- 
ment of a rubber ball, set in the frame within 
which the wheel revolves, prevents its turning 
the wrong way. Three of these machines 
also, have been donated, and are for sale at 
prices ranging from $46 to $57. We saw some 
of their hemming and gathering, and ca7i 
safely speak of their excellence. The stitch 
is a twisted lock-stitch, less heavy than Gro- 
ver & Baker's, and seems to be equally strong. 
Singer donated two fine machines of his man- 
ufacture. Aiken's knitting machine next 
claimed our attention. By this a pair of socks 
can be knit in fifteen minutes. The stitch is 
the same as by hand knitting. The cost is $90. 
Silk and cotton can be knit with it as well as 
woolen. Its operation is very curious, and it 
is very easily worked. A large afghan, which 
has been knit by this, hangs at the back of the 
department. 



VISIT TO THE YANKEE 

KITCHEN. 



We dropped in at the Yankee Kitchen for 
supper, Tuesday evening, and found the' 
tables, as usual, well filled. Grandma Brown 
was present, and as happy as usual — though 
she has a vary large family to provide for 
since she "set up housekeepin' " in her new 
place. 'Twouldn't do for her to pjractice her 
usual hospitality, in "keepin' folks all night," 
as every one who calls to see her and the "wim- 
min' folks" wants to "take 'their things off" 
and stay awhile — some too long. At both din- 
ner and tea the guest is furnished with "real 
down-east victuals," all of it home-made — 
"not a mite on't boughten," Jerusha says. 
You will there find piork and beans, rye and 
Indian bread, nut-cakes, apple-sauce, pump- 
kin pies, besides all the very best that they 
have anywhere else, in great variety. It is 
worth twice the price of a meal to see the gen- 
uine and truthful representations of the fash- 
ions of the dear old by-gone days, and to hear 
the homely words of fun, and welcome, and 
good-cheer, from the Xew England mothers 
and aunts. 'Tother night they had a quiltin', 
which was well attended, and the quilt fin- 
ished. As "a good many of the girls was to 
home," Grandma concluded she "would give 
'em an apple-pairin." We were invited to 
stay, which we did, of course. After they 
had gathered in, and got set down to work 
and talk, we got a glimpse of all on 'em. Of 
the wimmin' folks, there were Grandma 
Brown, Mrs. Dr. Emerson, Deacon Twitch 
ell's wife, Aunt Libby Makepeace, New Eng- 
have presented machines to the Fair, and here' land Blue-stockin', Huldah Dolly-Aim, Mrs. 



Mehitable, Aunt Polly Jerusha. Mrs. Priscy, 
Abigail, Aunt Nabby, Dorcas, Grandma Dex- 
ter, Dorothy, Penelope Ann, Aunt Joanna, 
and Patience, and two old ladies dropped in. 
whose names we didn't hear. As they had 
a good many "chores" to do, and are kept 
so "pesky busy'' about the Fair building, only 
a few of the "men folks'' come, but they "had 
their Sunday clothes on." There was the 
Deacon, the "Village Doctor, the Schoolmas- 
ter, the pedler, blacksmith, farmer, and Eze- 
kiel, the fisherman, besides several crude 
Yankees, with their queer hats, swallow-tail 
coats, ruffled shirts and short breeches. They 
were all seated around a very large table, 
paring apples in earnest. Two ol the grand- 
mas were knitting. Grandma Dexter, a di- 
rect descendant of the famous Lord Timothy 
Dexter, undertook to tell a story about "her 
relations," but the people crowded in so, that 
he was too much interrupted. Some of the 
men-folks, she complained, "kept stickin' in 
their pesky talk," which "wasn't good man- 
ners when Grandma was talkin'.'' There 
was considerable " carryin' on" among the 
folks who were lookin' on — they " kept laugh- 
in' rite out," and "hadn't a mite of respect for 
the company they were in." 

We understand from Grandma Brown that 
as long as the girls are all at home, most of 
them "old enough to keep company," there 
will be gatherin's of some kind every even- 
ing, as "it's been quite a spell since we were 
all together before, and we don't know when 
we'll meet again." All who want a good din- 
ner, "a dish of green or Bohea tea," or to 
have a sociable set-down in the evening, are 
invited to come to the Yankee Kitchen, 
where Grandma Brown still means to main- 
tain the good old style, dignity and ceremony 
which always accompany genuine good-breed- 
ing. 

Eemember the nut-cracking to-day, round 
the fire, in the evening. 



THE INTERNAL REVENUE. 

NEW VERSES TO AN OLD SONG. 

* » * When Abraham spends without measure. 

Sending armies and navies afar, 
Who fills up the chests of his treasure '? 

Who braces the sinews of war ? 

Undaunted by danger or omen, 

'Tis the I)i-ier-nal Revenue, 
That flings in the face of our foemen 

The flag of the lied. White and Blue. 

Each stamp breaks a link in our fetters ! 

Snaps chains that drew tight round our 
necks! 
Hurrah for the red on our letters ! 

Hurrah for the blue on our checks ! 

Like the crimson blood of our bravest 
Who are tracking the snow-wastes through: 

Like the foam and the wave of our navies : 
Hurrah for the Ked< White and Blue ! 

E. E. H. 



When was Bethoven most like "Valerian 
While he was composing. 



THE D^ILY COUTsTTERSIGM. 



3 



TO NEL^^IE GRANT. 

THE LITTLE OLD WOMAH THAT LM ED IN A SHOE. 

Little Nellie in the shoe, 
What a love we have for you! 
Thousand dollies dressed so neat, 
Calling children to your feet, 
Bringing smiles and eyes more bright 
Than the twinkling stars of night ; 
Little Nellie in the shoe, 
What a love we have for you ! 

As we see you sitting there, 

Face demure and gentle air, 

Grand ma'am's cap, and glasses too 

Little old woman that lived in a shoe 

Little Nellie, little you 

Know, how great our love for you ! 

Tis because your father's care, 

Watches o'er our brothers, where 

Cannon's roar and bullets call 

A requiem make for those who fall. 

Little Nellie, little you 

Think how great our love for you ! 

For our hearts are kin of kin, 
You in ours and ours in him. 
In his life we too shall live ; 
For his life we OTirs would give. 
Little Nellie in the shoe, 
This is cause of love for you. 

Little Nellie, Heaven bless you ! 
Keep you safe from every harm, 
Grant your father glorious victory, 
Send him quickly, safely home. 
Little Nellie in the shoe 
Now you know our love for you. 



seem to bo for the sons to perpetuate the 
American Liberty which the Fathers won. In 
the mighty work that duty demands, the old 
name of Hancock is shining with fresh lustre 
in deeds that combine the revolutionary qual- 
ities of patriotism, valor, conduct and fidelity. 
This genuine relic of the- past would make 
a worthy addition to any autograph collection. 
Who will secure it ? 

I send you, also, a veteran in the shape of 
a fifty dollar revolutionary greenback. It is 
dated ^eptember 26, 1778. It is nearer square 
than the modern bank bills are, and encircled 
with a border, on the top and bottom of which 
is printed "Continental Currency;" and on 
the sides, "The United States." On the face, 
where the promise is written, is a circle, and 
within, is the figure of a pyramid, over the 
apex of which' stands "Perennis." So this 
pledge says : By a public faith as lasting as 
the pyramids, "this bill entitles the bearer to 
receive fifty Spanish milled dollars, or the val- 
ue thereof, in gold or silver, according to a 
resolution passed by Congress, September 26, 
1778." The autographs of "C. Young," writ- 
ten in red ink, and "Jno. Read," in black ink, 
attest this pledge. The bill is in good preser- 
vation, has a famous device on the back of it, 
and it is worth now in gold, as a keepsake, at 
least fifty times as much as it could once be 
bought for. It fell, in spite of the pyramid, to 
over a thousand dollars for one. 

Boston, Massachusetts. 

[There is also a piece of Massachusetts 
money, worth nine-pence, and bearing date 
1776. These are all for sale at the Book De- 
partment. — Ed.] 



For aye may thy slumbers 

So innocent be ! 
The love of #. mother 

Still has thee in sight ; 
God keep thee from danger, 

My darling, good night! 



C. T. 13. 



AN AFTERNOON DRIVE 
CALCITTTA. 



IN 



AUTOGRAPH OF JOHN HAN 
COCK ■ 

I send to the Fair a revolutionary commis- 
sion, issued to "James Wesson, Esq." It 
reads : "We, reposing especial trust and con- 
fidence in your patriotism, valor, conduct and 
fidelity, do by these presents constitute and 
appoint you to be Lieutenant Colonel of the 
twenty-si.Kth regiment of foot, Commanded by 
Colonel Loammi Baldwin, in the army of the 
United Colonies, raised for the defense of 
American liberty." 

This commission w.is issued "by order of 
Congress," and is attested by the autographs 
of Charles Thompson, the Secretary, and John 
Hancock, President. They are great names 
in the history of the country, and dear and 
venerable ; and for their patriotism and fidel- 
ity, their memories will ever be precious to the 
friends of American liberty. 

The stroke of Hancock is as open, bold and 
manly as that which stands at the head of the 
roll of the immortals on the parchment of the 
Declaration ; and it well symbolizes the frank- 
ness with which he threw himself into the 
cause of his country and won the honor of the 
proscription by George the Third. He sought 
no discharge in that war, until American Lib- 
erty was fi.'ced on firm foundations. Hence 
the name beams electrical. 

Thus may it be in the present historic hour. 
The voice of the hero age of our land would 



NETHERI^AND CRADLE SONG 

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN. 

'Tis dark now, my Ro'sie, 

Give over thy play ; 
Thy eyes are so drowsy, 

Enough for to-day. 
Lie down in thy cradle, 

So warm and so light, 
God keep thee from danger — 

My darling, geod night! 

My all, there thou liest 

In peaceful repose ; 
Thy sweet lips are silent. 

Thy little eyes close. 
But see how the angel 

Smiles dreams in his flight: 
God keep thee from danger, 

My darling, good night. 

My all, there thou liest 

In innocent rest ; 
The world smiles around thee, 

Thy heaven is my breast — 
Thy passions yet slumber, 

Nor know their dread might — 
God keep the from danger. 

My darling, good night! 

O, happy, my Rosie, 
Who slumber like thee! 



" Have you seen Mulliok's house on Chit- 
pore Road ?" was the answer to our question, 
"Where shall we go next?" We had not 
seen it, and lay in wait for the first pleasant 
day, a rare thing in the rainy season. It came 
at last, as do all things to him who waits for 
them ; but others had been waiting, too, for 
Chitpore Road was crowded with natives, car- 
rying an idol in procession. 

We caught only glimpses of the flags and 
richly ornamented car of the idol, but the 
strange and varied groups all about us aflFor- 
ded us amusement enough to make one re- 
joice at our slow progress. 

Tight-closed gherries (a four-wheeled car- 
riage, somewhat resembling our carryalls,) 
were plenty ; these were doubtless filled with 
women of rank in Indian society; one was 
detained beside us by the press, and through 
a crevicejin the blind, held up by a slender, 
henna-stained finger, I caught a sparkle of 
jewelry, and a soft large black eye, evidently 
bent on a thorough study of the occupants of 
our carriage. It is not often that one gets a 
long view of the eye alone, and I fell to won- 
dering what manner of face formed its setting; 
doubtless that perfect oval, clear olive in tint, 
with the straight nose and full lips, which 
freely exhibited, would often put to shame the 
irregular features and sharp angles of our 
Western beauties. 

The low-caste native woman, like those of 
most other races, are commonly stunted, or 
prematurely grown, and altogether disagree- 
able to look at, but from two or three glimp- 
ses into these closed "gherries," which, after 
all are not impenetrable, I conceived rather a 
lofty idea of Indian beauty. In one of the 
narrowest passages, we were hemmed in by a 
dense crowd all looking up to a balconj', 
where stood, looking down, the former prime 
minister of the King of Oude, and the young 
Prince beside him. His betel-stained hands 
rested negligently on the railing ; he wore a 
turban, tunic and trowsers of white satin, 
embroidered with gold thread ; his handsome 
dark face showed no interest in the brilliant 
tide below, which had stopped an instant to 
lopk at hira. 

All nations and shades of color mingled 
about us; long robed Arabs and Persians 
stalked beside naked coolies; groups of bright 
turbans looked like a bed of tulips swayed by 
the wind; Chinese women, differing so little in 
feature and air from their lords, that I at first 
supposed them men, dre?sod in female gar- 
ments, and children without number, filled 
up the interstices in a crowd, through which, 
none but a coachman "to the manner born," 
could have guided his horses. 



THE D^ILY COXJ^TERSIGJSr. 



Among the walkers were occasional palan- 
quins, containing one or two native women, 
draped (one cannot say dreseed, when the 
material is merely wound about the iigure 
from head to foot) in bright colored silks and 
loaded with jewelry. They seemed to enjoy 
airing their charms, as well as their western 
sisters. I mentioned these to Carlo, a grey 
headed servant who is my oracle in affairs 
Indian, and he said, with a contemptuous 
toss of his old head "They are dancing 
girls, not good women, good women let nobody 
see them ;" whereat I pondered how uncom- 
fortable a thing it may be, to be good. I sup- 
pose Mrs. Grundy is omnipotent here as in St. 
Louis, though I have not heard her synon3-ne 
in Hrndoostanee. 

The procession turned off at last, and the 
heaps of humanity thinned a little just as we 
passed a gherri open on all sides and filled 
with little children, who might have been 
the family of some rich Baboo or merchant. 
A young man of intelligent air and light 
color sat in one corner, and I counted eight 
little imps with shining eyes and teeth, who 
clambered over him or saf on his shoulders in 
a free and easy way pleasant to see. One lit- 
tle girl with curh' black hair, and sporting a 
crimson dress, was a decided beauty and evi- 
dently knew'it; she had framed herself in a 
window, and laughed saucily at the kisses 
we threw to her. Her eyes were black as 
only Eastern eyes can be, and they had been 
stained underneath with the "cohel,'' a black 
juice which added to their wildnessand depth. 
[To be concluded.] 



THE '"YANKEE SPIRIT" 
THE ^VAR. 



[Tne following lines which accompanied 
one of the prize shirts, have been sent to us 
for publication.] 

EAST UNTO WEST. 

INSCRIBED TO THE ST. LOUIS SANITARY PAIR. 

Fair southern sky, true northern land, 
Chorus of winter, Eden of flowers ; 

Lake, forest, river, broad, noble and grand, — 
Consider, O, West : they are yours, they are 
ours ! 

Here by our thresholds the rivulets run 

Singing forever a story sublime. 
Of tyranny baffled and liberty won 

By deeds that are yours and are ours for al] 
time. 

Peril and battle, the halter and grave— 
"Where were the terrors of sacrifice then ? 

"Where was the spirit supine as the slave, 
"When the guerden of freedom was offered to 
men ? 

"We by our homes beneath hillock and tree 
Live in the legend that hallows the day 

"V\'hen-the name of a people ennobled and free 
Was bequeathed to our land forever and ay«. 

And now, when the beauty of liberty beams, 

A new benediction of Freedom to you, — 
"We turn with new love to your ocean-like 
streams. 
Thanking God that the dream of the Pilgrim 

is true. A. M. I. 

Taunton. Mass.. May 2d, 1864. 



No Christian doubts that the time will come 
when we shall know why the sufferings and 
bereavements of this war were allowed, and 
be thankful to have lived in times like these ; 
and it is every one's duty to strengthen his 
own and others' hands, and at the same time 
hasten on that good time of thankfulness, by 
spreading abroad, as widely as possible, every 
instance of self-sacrifice and development 
which the war brings forth. This, it is to be 
hoped, issuflicient excuse for making a public 
example of a modest man, who is quietly do- 
ing his good work in his own place; and the 
same spirit which makes that work worthy to 
be told to all who can be held to listen, will 
make the worker forgive a breach of confi- 
dence. 

Somewhere in the State of Ifew York there 
is a knitting mill for making soldiers' shirits, 
a thoroughly thrifty, well-managed factory, 
but claiming of the public no more considera- 
tion than others also thrifty and well man- 
aged. But as, in society, all men of equal 
address stand on equal ground, while in their 
homes their characters are found to differ as 
widely as distinct races, so will a curious 
stranger, on being admitted to a nearer view, 
find that this mill stands alone, and that its 
proprietor is making for himself, with every 
entry in its books, an imperishable record. 

On approaching the building the eye is 
caught by a singular sign, which proves upon 
nearer inspection to be a white board, bear- 
ing in black letters this inscription — '"Ser- 
vices from llj to 12 ; all are invited to at- 
tend ;" which places the stranger in a little 
perplexity as to its nature. An attractive, be- 
nevolent-looking man, with a beaming blue 
eye and full, light beard, receives you with a 
cordial welcome, and answers, with the most 
graceful candor, even the closest business 
questions. Every plan and working of the 
establishment is freely explained, and not 
even are the books shut against a possible ri- 
val. Still farther, one book is shown with 
peculiar pride, containing a record which jus- 
tifies the feeling, and gives at the same time 
the interpretation of the writing on the wall. 
It runs thus: 

"Monday, Feb. 29th — "Very pleasant. Ser- 
vices conducted by Kev. Mr. . Attend- 
ance 40. Length of service thirty-two min- 
utes. 

■'Tuesday, March 1st — Cloudy and cold. 
Services conducted by Rev. Mr. . Attend- 
ance 35. Length of service thirty minutes.'' 

And so for sixteen months does this record 
run back, not one day omitted, and at the end 
of each month the average attendance (about 
forty) is footed up. This, in a busy factory 
village, where the operatives are paid by the 
piece, and where neighboring mills are also 
represented, speaks loudly of some good influ- 
ence at work. "Weekly religious newspapers 
are also distributed gratuitously among the 
hands, and the garments which leave the fac- 
tory carry, concealed in an inner pocket, 
tracts, which are thus, as it were, smuggled 



OF into distant corners of the United States, and 
are often traced by letters of thanks or curi- 
osity. 

This is only the driving in of the nail, how- 
ever : and many another such nail is being 
driven in all the world over, which is thought 
to be sufficient to make the building of the 
heavenly house secure ; while the clinching 
is so much a matter of indifference that peo- 
ple have grown to suspect inconsistency, an '. 
even to look for dishonesty under such a cover. 
But see how the nail is clinched in this case. 
It connot be better described than in the very 
words of a stranger, a visitor to the mill. 

After examining everything with the great- 
est care and pleasure, and receiving the full- 
est and freest answers to all my questions, I 
said : 

"Mr. M., you cannot possibly afford to make 
these shirts at the price for which you are fill- 
ing your contract with the Government. They 
are a much better article than other contract- 
ors are furnishing for the same money, and' 
you should be at least doubling your present 
profit." 

"I know it," was the noble answer ; "but 
the case is just this : I am living quietly at 
home, while these soldiers are fighting and 
suffering. If I can send them a warm 
thick shirt, which shall keep them dry, and 
protect them from the ground, it is my share 
in the work, and I have not the heart to make 
an inferior article, though I know much less 
will be accepted, and that my sample shirt 
now in Government hands is not so good as 
these I am making to-day." 

Soldiers, be braver still ; struggle more 
manfully against your temptations, and be- 
lieve more and more in the holiness of your 
cause, when you think how men are caring 
for you ; and we at home, who cannot fight, 
be inspired by such an example to feel that 
we cannot too faithfully fill your own place 
Every obscure act of honesty or self-sacrifice 
has a value in such times as these, and helps 
to ennoble the nation. 



CHARADE. 

BT ANOX. 

■ -All men own my potent sway, 
"VN'here'er I reign, all must obey. 
I dwelt in Rome, in Titus' day. 
And England saw me with dismay. 
Approach he'r shores, while o'er the water, 
King Charlie's heart began to falter. 

My syllables '. I count but one. 
And think not that 'tis jest or fun, 
■When from me you two letters take. 
Two syllables I then will make. 
Yes, many a Sudcer knows full well 
How oft he's trembled 'neath my spell. 



(For the CoTinfersjgn.J 

The young lady up town who " burst into 
tears " the other day, has been put together 
again, and is now wearing hoops to prevent a 
recurrence of the accident." 



"Why does a provision dealer, in selling m.'i 
to a customer, always trust him for it ? 
Because' he has to weigh't (wait) for his pay 



THE DA-ILY COU:NrTERSIG:SJ^. 



UP HII.L AND DOWN. 



It is well known to pedestrians, that in 
ascending a long hill, the weary tra%'eller 
when he pauses for rest, turns always to view 
the scene behind him, and hi^ eye kindles with 
gladness as be recognizes here and there along 
the path he has travelled, some familiar object, 
some beautiful tree or quaint old rock which 
pleaded him so much when he passed it. These 
things were lovely then, but now, enhanced 
with the charm of assoeiation they seem like 
streams of golden light across his path. 
■ But when the summit is reached and passed, 
and he begins to descend upon the other side, 
then his whole mind is attracted to the scene 
before him, the beautiful city, lying so calmly 
in the distance with its graceful domes, its 
lofty turrets, its painted spires all beckoning 
him on to his journey's end ; he no longer 
turns to gaze with vain longings upon the waj- 
behind, but keeps steadily on with eyes fixed 
on that haven where rest and friends await 
him. 

And so it is in the Journey of Life' How 
many times do we look back over the years we 
liave lived, and feel our hearts swell -with joy 
at the happy hours so thickly strewn like roses 
along the way ; we did not notice them when 
under our feet, but now, in the vista of the 
past they bloom in all their splendor, and the 
redolence they exhale, even at this dist.ance, 
delights our senses. But what is that which 
flashes along the path like the glorious Auro- 
ral light, shedding its rich refulgence over ev- 
ery thing ! Ah I This is the lambent flame 
which imparts such gorgeous tints to our 
childhood days. It is Father s arid Mother's 
lore. And as we look back upon it with sol- 
emn thoughts, we see those loved forms dis- 
tinct to our eyes in their duality, and yet so 
blended together in our hearts that we cannot 
tell which loved us the most, or which we lov- 
ed the best. But wh ile we gaze, our eyes grow 
dim with tears and the breath come; =hort and 
quick; our anguish finds voice in the words of 
Tennyson : 

" Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, 
And the sound of a voice that is still.'' 
Father and Mother, two words so often on 
our lips when children, spoken in gleeful 
tp-nes ; so often on our lips in manhood, syiok- 
en with aching hearts, for the names are all 
that are left usl 

But the Journey of Life is not always ascen- 
ding, we must some day reach the summit and 
commence the descent upon the other side. 
Then our v/eary hearts are gladdened at 
the scene now spread before us ; a few more 
rugged places only and the Eternal city will 
be gained, and we leap with joy at the thoughts 
of the loved ones who have gone before and 
await us there. 

■'T'nere, fast are Death and all its woes, 
There beauty's stream forever flows, 
And pleasure's day no sunset knows." 
Nearer and netarer we approach it every 
hour, never looking back; it is the future 
which now awakens us, the Past, comely as it 
is, grows pale before the dazzling magnincence 
of the Promised Land. B it a little longer and 



those pearly gates will open for our coming, 
and our feet will tread the golden streets and 
we shall stand around the "great white throne'' 
together with the glorious company of the- 
Apostles, the goodly fellowship of the Prophets 
and the noble Army of iFartyrs singing Hal- 
lelujahs. 

■'And the c'ty had no need of the sun, neith- 
er of the moon to shine in it; for the glory of 
God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light 
thereof." 

Charlestown, Mass., May 1, 1864. 

THE DKAD SOI.DTER. 

Put him gently away ; 

Shed no tear o'er his bed; 
Bring no chaplain to pray, 

Though this soldier lies dead. 

■When he died, none can tell ; 

If the struggle were brief; 
Did his heart throb and swell 

Ere it found this relief? 

Oh, friends of that dead. 

Your mourning is vain ; 
Since no flag drapes his bed. 

Let your cheeks wear the stain. 

Hopeless grief is your lot, 

Fot no future lies bright, 
"Where your brave, unforgot 

Turns your faith into sight. 

For his body still lives, 

'Tis the soul which lies here ; 

To his country he gives 
But the traitor's cold sneer. 



BALL'S WASHINCiTON. 

The equestrian statue of Washington, just 
completed in Boston by Ball, is worthy of his 
genius and patriotism. It has grown up in 
this great historic hour, and the spirit of the 
time — the grand enthusiasm for country 

may be supposed to have contributed 

something to its calm majesty and kindling 
glory. The Father of his country appears on 
a life-like steed, moving along with easy mo- 
tion. In one hand is a sword, which grace- 
fully rests on the arm of the hand that holds 
the reins. The figure has the true soldier's 
air, and the countenance has a benignant and 
yet majestic cast. The whole has the repose 
that characterizes greatness. 

Both sides, in this struggle for the national 
life, recognize "Washington as their exemplar 
of duty and patriotism. His whole life— his 
mighty character — seems to say to this ques- 
tion ; "Play the man for the priceless country 
which the common efforts and sufferings won. 
Return, wandering stars, to your normal place 
in the American firmament: receive them, 
gallant defenders of the Union, as the natural 
parts of one country ; stand by the nationality 
which gave the American name all that the 
pride of patriotism could ask. The preserva- 
tion of the sacred fire of Liberty and the des- 
tiny of the republican model of government, 
are staked on the experiment entrusted to the 
hands of the American people. Divine Prov- 



idence ordained that you should be one people 
as a nation. B Pluribus Uxum— the several 
States all joined in one solid compact — was the 
thought of our time ; and this sublime con- 
ception was the cloud by day and the pillar of 
fiee bj' night that bore up, up and on." 

Time must come, sooner or later, for the sa- 
cred ministry of the national memories. Then 
may his pure spirit come and take possession 
of the American heart, and impress it with 
the lesson of his immaculate life; that the 
American Union is in the nature of a Divine 
aw, established by the will of God. "Every 
step,'' are "Washington's Inaugural words, "by 
which the United States have advanced to the 
character of an independent nation, seems to 
have been distinguished by some token of an 
overruling Providence." Let it be perpetuated 
at whatever cost ! 

THE TEN FORTIES. 

TAKE THE LOAN, 

Come freemen of the land 
Andjmeet the great demand. 
True heart ano open hand. 

Take the loan ! 
For the hopes the prophets saw, 
For the swords your brother draw, 
For liberty and law. 

Take the loan ! 

Te ladies of the laml, 

As ye love the gallant band. 

"Who have drawn a soldier's brand, 

Take the loan ! 
"Who would bring them w hat she could, 
"Who would give the soldier food, 
"Who would staunch her brother's blood. — 

Take the loan ! 

All who saw our hosts pass by. 
All who joined the parting cry, 
When we bade them do or die, 

Take the loan ! 
As ye wished their triumph then, 
As ye hope to meet again. 
And to meet their gaze like men. 

Take the loan ! 

"Who would press the great appeal 
Of onr ranks of serried steel. 
Put your shoulders to the wheel ! 

Take the loan ! 
That our prayers in truth may rise, 
"Which we press with streaming eyes, 
On the Lord of earth and skies. 

Take the loan ! 

E. E. H. 



LETTERS. 

a. W. EMEBSON. 



Every day brings a ship, 
Every ship brings a word ; 
"Well for those who have no fear 
Looking seaward, well assured. 
That the word the vessel brings. 
Is the word they wish to hear. 
The author's copy is for sale at this office. 



THE D^A.ILY 



COpT^TERSIGoS^ 



THE BAKER'S REPLY TO THE NEBDLE 
PEDLER. 

1 need not your needles ; they're needless to me, 
For kneading of needles were needless, you 

see ; 
But did my neat trousers but need to be kneed, 
I then should have need of your needles, in- 
deed! 



OUT DOOR SPORTS. 

Being chased by a mad ox, or collecting 
bills for printers. 



What disease has existed in the army, du- 
ring the "sv'ar, which medicine will not cure ? 
A long and severe campaign, (camp pain,) 

With what kind of rations were our arm\' 
supplied before the last battle ? 

ModafafioH. co-oyeratioyi. penetrario?! and 
concent."a<4/>;!. 



LETTERS 

In the Post-office. Fair Buiidlns. 

Liatiies' List. 



Anderson, miss Belle 
Auilerson, miss Laura 
Aruot, mi<.- Belle 
Altera, mia:^ Lue 
A<1.i:ji=, liiiss H A 
Blinv, miss Susie 
Bluw, miss Alice 
BrotQprton. miss Luzie 
Biidge, miss Emma 
Bailt-y. miss Xidu 
Brainier, Miss V 
Bairet, miss Leah 
Blakesly, miss Aunie 
iiosY, miss Josephiue 
Crww, miss Isabella 
Clapp, mrs Alfred 
CnUer. miss Lizzie 
Cutter, miss Kjtie 
Cab.'i. mrs J C 
Ciiauiberlia, miss JuUa 
CUapiuan, miss Floreuce 
Claik miss Nellie C 
Cun<^, miss Mary L 
Ctiauvenet, miss Mary 
Carter, miss Mary 
Drake, miss Ella 
Delauo, miss L> u 
Duttuu, mis> Bell 
Uean, mrs Rebecca 
Deau, mis? E'.zj 
Dick, mrs F A 
D'tEuch, Frau.i-i-n Mia^rv 
■ D'(Ench, Frauiieu Aunie 
D'(Ench, Frau Wm 41 
Eggars, mrs Cba^ 
Erstine, miss A 
Edgar, miss Emma 
Eddy, miss Sophie 
Eatou, mrs Capt 
Edwards, miss Mattie 
Piiley, mrs Cbauucey I 
Filley, mrs Edward 
Fiiley. miss Ellen 
Flmtlijim, miss Mary 
Frazer, miss Mary 
Greeley, miss Erie J 
Goodwm_,mis3 Lizzie 
Gernett, miss Mary 
Graham, miss Lucy 
Gale, miss Ella 
Green, miss Mary Eliza 
Glover, miss Eliza 
Godfrey, miss Alice 
Good, Annie 
Hubbard, miss A 
Hart, miss MolUe 
Hart, miss T 



Hall, miss Nellie 
Hazard, mrs W t 
Harris, miss Lillie 
Hurst, miss Mary 
Holm^o, miss Belle 
Harian, miss Came 
Hale, miss Bello 
Irwiu, miss Lily B 
Jenks, miss Mollie 
Jene^tei. mmle Miuiue 
Kerhurler, miss Mary 
Knapp, miss Lou 
King, miss 
Lariette, miss 
Lowe, mrs 
Lord, mrs C B 
Lackldnd. Miss Ella 
Mtjieaii, miss Leila 
McMurray, miss 
Morse, miss C E 
Maguire, miss Mary 
McPherson, miss Charlotte 
Marvel, miss Hattie E 
Marks, miss Myra 
\faddern, miss Mary 
()gdea. i..iss Auuie 
O'Snay, nu-^5 
Pattersou, trii-.-; Aanie 
Peak, miss F.ua:y 
Kanlet, mrs S A 
Randaiph, miss Julia 
a Rogers, mies Maria 
Ridgway, Praulien Lizzie 
Smith, nuss Ella 
Smii'u, nuss HalUe 
Smiih miss Jennie 
Sides, mis;s Uary 
Sims, mits Tilly 
Sbuetz, miss Emma 
Stiilman, miss Mary 
Shaw, miss Eliza 
Stoddard, miss Matilda 
Tuttle, miss Addie 
• Taylor, miss Rose 
Treat, miss M 
Tafel, miss Mena 
Vogelsaug, miss Fannie 
Valle, miss Alice 
Whitmore, miss Mary 
Webster, raiss H 
Walker, miss Sue 
Weaver, mrs J A 
Watson, miss Francis 
Warreu. miss Alice 
Woodward, miss Lou 
Ware, mrs Ed T 
Young, miss M E 



Oentleinen's List. 



.\ngelr.>th, A 
Anderson, mr Wm 
Benecke, Henry 
Benira, Oliver 
Beaurais, Jul 
Becker, Otto 
Beck, John A 
Bush.Ch L 
Bergesch, Fred jr 
Bradley, Dr W H 



Hilyard, Dr Theo 
Holcombe, A E 
Hertle, Daniel 
Heminway, Capt Ed 
Harrison, Capt 
Hubbard, Major 
Hedenburg, S A 
Hudson, mr 
Howe, Majur P 
Hebard, Augustas 



Curtis, Col Sam 
Crane, mrE 
Cruw. mr 
Chapman, J F 
Clark, Lt 
Catlin, Theo 
Clark, A J 
Ciine. RS 
Ci^rk, Lt Albert * 
Clark Charles 
Chapman, ED 
Callender, WH esq 
Dryer, Rudolph 
Davis, John T 
Dang.-r, Charles 
Dwight. Major 
Deuaeld, mr 
DrouiiUrd, Capt 
Durkee, Dwight 
Drake, C D 
Dusenbury. mr 
Davidson, Gen J W 
Em., Capt 
Eiiut. Thomas L 
Edgjr. T B 
Eiigelmann, Geo 
Ewin;:; Gem 
Eaton, Capt L 
Flags, Jndd A 
Flint, Weston 
Frost, mr George H 
Fiiley, GF 
Franklin. R H 
Fnsler. George 
Fitch, R H 
Fenby, Richard 
Fisher, J W 
Frecdenan, Wm 
Feverborn, Wm 
Greeley, C S 
Goodwin, Frank 
Graham, Henry B 
Gardner, N S 
Gaylord, A J 
Gautt.TT 
Goddard, George 
Gray, John B 
Hildoubrandt, Theo 
Holden. Ed S 



Horn, C W 
Erum. Chester 
E.eUrman, Statins 
Kricte, Henry R 
Koerner, M 
Kastelhuhu, D 
Kaufiman, I 
Kellogg, Sanford B 
Kelley, Will 
Leonard. Robbie 
Ladd, mr 
Mitchell, James 
Merrill, Col 
Morgan, G W 
McKee, James 
Meier, M 
McKenny, Albert 
Korthrup, A K 
Newell, E H 
Oyley, mr 
Oiiphant. Dr 
O'Rielly, Dr 
Phelan, Lieut 
Pulsifer, Capt 
Pretorius, Enul 
Rosecrans, Gen 
Rich, Saml 
Bawlings, C C 
Rice. Ed P 
Strauss, Artist 
Stietz, A 
Smith, John P 
Stone, Charlie H 
SUapleigh, Frank 
Swatzerd, A 
Sayre, C M 
Tillson, Capt Chas 
Troxel, Frank 
■ Thomas Capt E J 
Thompson, Almon 
Thomson, John 
Van Nostrand. Mr 
Vmton, Bliss 
Waters, James S 
Woods, Capt S L 
Wood, Gov 
Wolfe. Ch 
Witte, Ernst 
WhitmMre, Charles I 



SPECIAL NOTICES, 

PaizBS Drawn Thursday — Silver-plated 
tea-set, 6 pieces, worth $75, by Miss Helen 
I Albright. Kirkwood. 

Large gilt frame, French plate mirror, drawn 
by Mr. Hatch, of the Planters' House. 

Silver-plated, marble-top Grover & Baker's 
Sewing Machine, Mrs. T. G-. Comstock. 

Large Travelling trunk, $100, S. Sides. 

Handsome hearth-rug. Miss Leimberger. 

Elegant dressing-gown, $40, F. C. Lipkin. 

The Refreshment Committee acknowledge 
a DONATION of $200 from the ladies of Shelby- 
viUe, Ills. 

Secretaries of different Departments will 
please send to The Countersign, No. 20, as 
promptly as possible, a list of their Commit- 
tees, as they stand now. We desire to print 
them for future reference before we close up 
our issue. 

The voting for the beautifully embroidered 
FLAG, at No. 20, goes on. The Tenth Kansas 
has VM votes, the Si.-ith Missouri 5, and a few 
scattering. 'Pears like the Tenth Kansas 
will get it. 

Messrs. Turner & Bro. have very kindly 
donated to the Cafe Laclede a fine Cooking 
Range, which is for sale. 

The crying and moveable doll at the Pri- 
vate School Table was drav/n by Miss Lottie 
Rogers, No. 69. 

The Retail Sales at the Soap and Can- 
dles amounted, in one evening, to $150. 
Some of the soap here is the most beautiful 
we have ever seen, and looks good enough to 
eat. 



Tnft SwoKD Tote is steadily increasing. 
Listen : 

Hancock...; 434 

McClellan 357 

Butler 198 

Grant 173 

Sherman 27 

Blair , 19 

Fremont 7 

And scattering. 

The articles published in The Countersign 
are, most of them, written expressly for its 
columns, and none of them have ever before 
appeared in print. 

Skating Park!— Prices of admission re- 
duced ! ; Only 10 cents to see tlie 1001 
skaters ! ! ! 

The Emancipation Proclamation. — Fac 
similies of the President's Emancipation Proc- 
lamation are being sold by Mr. L. Field, one- 
half for the benefit of the Fair, the remainder 
for the Soldier's Home of Chicago. That city 
being a great railroad center, thousands of 
soldiers are there oared for at the Soldier's 
Home and Soldier's Rest, and every State In 
the West has an interest in those patriotic in- 
stitutions. Those who would secure a copy 
of this remarkable document should apply 
soon, as none will be for sale in the city after 
the close of the Fair, we understand. 

The attendance at the Fair appears to be 
daily increasing, and the receipts from sales 
and donations average from ten to twelve 
thousand dollars per day. Glorious news for 
the sick and wounded soidiers. 

The Opera of Martha will be repeated 
on Friday P. M., at 2 o'clock, St. Louis 
Theatre. Grand matinee. Use of theatre 
free. 

HfADs OF Departments can be accommo- 
dated with special notices in the Countersign 
on any day, by sending such notices to No. 
20, addressed to the Editor, before 8 o'clock 
on the preceding evening. 

Back numbers of the Countersign always 
for sale at our office. No. 20 Fair Building. 
The whole issue will be found well worth 
preserving, not only as a history of the Fair, 
but also for its original matter. St. Louis 
papers please copy. 



Why is it extravagant to keep hens at the 
present high price of corn ? 
Because they take a peck at a time. 



L B, nulhinit. 



E. p. Freeman. 



LACLEDE OIL WORKS. 

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Maiiuiacturoi ;- vt 

Dluminating and Lubricating 

CARBOX OILS, 

BENZOLE, AXLE GREASE, ^-c, ^c. 
Office. 35 Olive st., bet. Second and Third sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

jnj" Orders solicited and promptly flUed. Visitors 
will please call and look at our samples in the Dug 
Spring apartment of this building. 



THE D^^ILY COUIS^TERSIa:^^. 



WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

om^E REMy.ED TO 

\o. 63 Washington Avenue, 

Two iloors east of the Quartermaster's Departmeiu 

JOHN P. CAMP 

Wiil give his aitciuiuii to tiio jiijusinient and collection 
of Vouchors and other claims against the United States 
'iovernment in all its Departments. 

Accounts and hills against the Government made onl 
m proper form, and Vonchers therefor obtained and thp 
amonnts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounts, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
lus hands for collection. 

REFERENCES: 

Hon. D. Davis, Bloomington, 111.; Hon. Joseph IIoU, 
WashiHgton, D. C-j Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo.j 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.; J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the West 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE finest and best assortment of custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 



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!l3"Casli paid lor Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

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No. 78 Korth Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



A. S. W. Goodv.-in. Rob't Anderson. Peter Bnlir. 

GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

-M inuiacimer. ot 

LARD OIL, SOAP AND CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine strpol. h.^tw.'en Mam .'md Sei'ond. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

IT iSj by its adoption or neglect, a FORTUNE gaine'l 
<ir Ic^t to a fftniily at a man's 'l-^aTli. 

Tlie Miitiial Beiielit Life lEsiiraiice Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceased member?, over 

S3,200,000, 

And its accnmnlation now exceels 

S5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER, State Auent, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. F. O. Sawyer. 

JOHKSON & SA-WYER, 

W)Ki'i.^5a:e Doaletb m 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E. corner Second and Locust streets. 

ST. LOUIS. 

il3"Papers of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC; ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 Sonlh Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITOR V. 

.1. IV. .McINTYRE. 



ffESTEIlX A(;Pil{TLTlTi.\L liFPOT AND 8EE1I STilllE. 



Blunden, Koenig & Uo., 

Xo. 56 Xortb Second street. 

ST. LOUIS, HO. 

\ FULL aosortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
LX and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

Xo. 39 Fourtb street, opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to all per.»nns desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description uf 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

83= 100 ton o( Bags wanted for cash. ,43 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

(!F HARTFORD. 

ACCUMrL.iTED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number of 
Policies issuer! in 1863, 5.685 f Fifty per cent, divi- 
'lends declared annually. One-half of premiums re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends, 
IIEXBT STAGS, Agent, 
yo. 40 Third street. crnerPine. 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

01' NEW YORK, 

FRED-K S. WJXSTON, President. 
Aociimnlated cash Assets, 1st Feb., 1864, $10,300,000. 

THE safest and strongest Life In«nrance Compauv in 
the United Stales. SAM'L COPP, JR., Agent, 
K. W. corii.'r Main and Second ^ts 



KI:^^G, DO^jST .^ co. 



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FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 



No. 105 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



-A. IT O TI P INT !S . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Congress street, Boston. 

REGULAR "Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdays 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
siorape. Wool, Cotton and Merchandi.se generally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will be given by 
J. H. OSGOOIJ, Public Warehouseman. 
Liberal cash advances made on consignmentj^. 



The Bef^t iis the Cheapest. 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

Xo. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
Hint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks, &c. Agents tor 
Kisk's Cooking Lamp, for family us^. Gives entire sat- 
i--faction. No family should be without ona. All kinds 
C'lal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 Worth Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styles of Gentlemen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Hats of every description for Men and Bovs ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats. Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags, rmbrellas, &c., and Furs in their reason. 



■WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Whulesale .md Rftail 

a R o e E R s , 

Xo>. 75 &. 77 South Second street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from thf cmuury promptly atiended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLET, 

108 llain street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CEIM, GLASS & OUIENSWAEE, 



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AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware DeaU-rs, the lanre^t stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. PILLEY 

Has, according to returns made under oath by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main 'Street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, according to returns made under oath as above. 
uver two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
v.-arp hou^e on .Main -^fT-^ft.. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
Brittannia'Ware. Silver'PIated Ware, Trays. Waiters, Ta- 
ble Ctltlery, Water Coolers, Fruit Jar.s Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the city, of Loddle Elliots 
6i Sons' "WTiite Granite and Parian Ware*;: and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a varietv ot which they have libtTslIy donated to 
tUeM. V. S. F.^ir. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new goods direct from manufac- 

tTirps, 



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D. A. ■\Viii-il- F. WiLlce 

D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK ds WATCHMAKERS, 

And Je\welry Ivianufactoiy, 

Ka. 204 Franklin aveuuc, bei. Elt-vvnlh auciTwrlttii stb 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

Repaiiin? warritiiicd and accurately executed. 



SEWU^C ^^-Htf^E GO. 

No. !24 North Fourth street, 

(Veraiiuali Row,) 

ST. LOUIS. ilO. 






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N. . S'J X-r'.u FlflL it! vt, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 
UNION LINE. 

Union TraiiEporlaliGii Si IriEiraace Co. 

FAST FRKIiillT LIN'K. E"\.-T AND WE-T VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

X. MT.VEKS Agin-. 
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>F.\v v():;k iu.:. wii '.ukine 

INSUEANCE AGENCY. 

B E H ( > L J. > i H E LI St' I' : . 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

or ICEW VOEE. 

omce— Xo. 161 Broadwa^. 
C.i-bCa!.i;u! joi 000; Surplus. $«S, 493; Assets, S'BS.JSa. 

INSURES BaiMings. MPrcl.Midiiie, Hou.sehoid Fmui- 
n.i. ijr-i,:. v.'j.^eis'in Hyrt and their Cargoes, and 
oti ' ■ : "pel ty.agaiusi loss or damage by fire. 

Tt 1. -eloper tent, ol uet profits witbout 

in.-" .- .-- ... --.Lililv. 

TIMOTHT G. CHURCHILL, Pres't. 
ED-\rARD KEMETS, Se.:. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF XEtt' HAVEN, COXK. 

Ca-li Capita!, $SOO,OrO; Surplus, $70,3S6 12; Assets. 
$670 396 12. 

IiKSUKES BiiiMiiigs, Moiih.mdise, Household Furni- 
ture, Renth, Leases, and other insurable property, 
agatust I'jSa 01 damage by lire. •Dealers rec^-ive 76 per 
cent of net profits, onD-.v.,.".-;;ngs ana Merc'ua.ndi.^e ris'ss. 
CHAS WILSON. Sec D R SATTERLEK, Pres't, 
SAil'L L, lALCOTT- (i.--n'i As't and Artiu,-;er. 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NP,W rORK 
Capital, all paid up in cash, fSOO,! 00; Surplus. J.uiu.iry 

1, 1S64. S89 375 -27; Assets, M89,376 27 
l.SAAC R, St. JOHN, .».;c. ED-vr'D .\NTHONT, Pr.-.-t. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. 

Metropolitan Insra'ance Compy, 



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jy, New I'.^rli 



Ca jh Capital. $300,000; Assets, Jan. ;.,1864, $642 641 85. 
Scrip dividend declared Jan, 12, IS64, 35 pe.- c«nt. 

THIS Conip,iiiy insures, at ciistomji-y rates of pre- 
nuum. ajainst l.jss or damage by tir,' ; also, against 
-lii luaniie and land navigation, and war ritbs on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 76 per cent, of the net 
piotlts, without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of, at their ostion, a liberal discount upon the premium, 
.TAMES LORIMBR GRAHAM. Pres't. 
ROB'T M. IfRAHAM, Vio- Pres't, 
F.DW'D A, .'SIANS BURY, 2d Vice Pres't, 
JOHN C. GOODRIDGE. Secretary, 
WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 



!-roCK COMPANY — INt.-ORPOR.VTED 1S'21. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORE. 

Cash Capital, $500 000; Surpl-is, $272 916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President. 
ANDREW J. SMITE, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other propcrtj-, 
igainst loss or damage by tire, nt rates as low as oth- 
er tirst class companies, Partictilar attention given to 
the insurance of Farm properly, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency, 



Phcenix Insurance Company, 



'nee 

BROOELYN, N, Y, 



Otfices— No, I Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No, 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital. $600,000; Surplus, March 1, 1864, $22-2,- 

219 20; Assets, $7-22,219 -20, 

INSURANCE against loss by lire. Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inland transportation, 

STEPHEN OROWELL, President, 
EDGAR W, CRO WELL, Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 

SAFEST AXD l-HEAPEST SYSTEM OF INSURANCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cor. Maiden Lane,) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb, 1, 1864, $682,000. 

Scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent,; Scrip dividend, 186-2, 

60 per cent,; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent, 

THE Policies entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
cent, of net profits, Insureb Buibliugs, Jtterchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or damage 
by Are, and marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals. 
3E0. C. SATTERLEE, President. 
HENRY WESTON, Vice President. 
WM. E. LOTHROP, Secretary, 
WM A. SCOTT. Ass't Sec'v, 



North Missouri E.ailroad. 



Tfj&i ^r'r'i i v-.i. ^^i.iu'-. 



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In. . i: Uannibai and St. Jo. Railroad. Toe 

■rsr and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY. KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON. 

WESTUX, 
LEAVENWORTH. 

K A N S A S CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS. OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Aro in iKle Willi thp Hminibal and St Joe KaiUoad, 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad^ 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On and after Sunday, November 15th. 1863, 



St. Joseph Expres-; 
Mail and A.'conmio 



lerives St. Louis at 1:15 , 

.i.iTun Train at 3:30 i 



Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, cortier of North Market street and Levee, 
with pvery arrangenii-nt for the comf*jrt of passengers 

TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET. 
Where retiahle information can b*^ obtainpd relative to 
rou't'p' in Iowa, Kansae ami Nebraska. 

JE^^ Be certain that your ticket reads : '" Via North 
Mi^-souri RHilroud." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. H. CONO-AXXON, G-eneral Ticket Agent. 



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OX and after Monday. DecembeV 7th, 1863, trains will 
leave St. Lonis, as followB : 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:30 a. m., stopping at all etations 

and running through to Knobnuster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation — Daily, except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. 
Stages — Leave Dresden for Warrensburg.. Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily ou arrlvnl of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfteld, Bi;tivat and "Warsaw, on Tuesday. 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train ; Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville, 
Passengers taking tbe 8:20 a. m. tram ftrom St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla evi-ry morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of Seventh and Poplar .streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Oftice. No, 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKlSSOCK, Sup't. 
E. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Eaih-oad. 



Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as follows : 
For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at. .,6:1.5 a. m. 
For Desoto al 6:16 a. m. and 4 p. m. 

Returning — Will leave 

Pilot Knob at 3:00 p. h, 

Potosi at 3:60 P. ai 

DeSoto at 6:00 a. m. and 5:35 p. m. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For CarondPlet at 6:15. 7:10. 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, &.. m ; 

2:00, 4:00, 6:25, 7;30. 9:00 and 11:30 p. &i. 
For Docks at 6: 15, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, a. m., 2:00 and 

4:00 P.M. 
For Jetferson Barracks and Quarantine at 6: 16, 11:30 a. 
M., and 4:00 p. M. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 a. m.; 1:00 and 7;60 P. M. 
Jefferson Barracks at 7:40 a. RI ; 1:05 and7:55 P. M. 
Docks at 7:64, 9:15, 10:33, a. m.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:45 P. M. 
Carondelet at 6:30, 6:20, 8:00. i);20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20. 
3:10, 6:48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:45 p. M. 

S. D. BARLOW, Pres't & Sup't. 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



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PUBLISHED BY 


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SANITARY FAIR. 






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Manaqers /M'"'- E- W- CLARK, 
MANAGERS, l^iug s A.. RANLETT. 

Editor, A>rsrA C. BRACKETT. 



Saturday, Maj- Q8, 186-i. 



Reiluceti Rates of" Admission., on and 

after Friday Morning. May 20th.. 

ADMISSION 50 cts. 

CHILDREN Half Price. 

Doors open at el?vp:i o'clock, A. M. Exhibition and 
sales close promptly at ten o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. UBN. ROSBCRANS, President. 



Head Quarters of the Finance Committee 

Of the Miss. Val San. Fair. 

Fair Building, 

St. Louis, M.iy 19, 1864. 
To the Oashiem of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Ffe anti. Burglar Proof 
Kaff. and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Pox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com,. 
M. J. LiPPMAN, Sec'y. 

d^^The Finance Committee have their 
Heal Quarters near the Floral Department. 



THE FAIR. 



In spite of the fashion, beauty and loveli- 
ness everywhere bewildering the beholder, 
the Fine Art Hall must be regarded as one of 
the most attractive and fascinating features of 
the Pair. The arrangement of the pictures 
was made under the immediate sujiervision of 
Colonel F. T. L. Boyle, the well-known por- 
trait painter of this city, and the hanging was 
done by Mr. .James Spore, of the Artists' Em- 
porium, on Fifth street. The h.iU itself is ad- 
mirably lighted, and reflects great credit 
upon those who contrived its arrangement, 
there being no picture in the hall upon which 
the light does not fall in the proper direction 
during some portion of the day. Thetop bor- 
der of the walls is ingeniously and bi'autifully 
formed of one hundred small pi-tures, in 
square frames, many of whii,h are donations 



to the Fair, and are for sale. The whole num- 
ber of pictures approaches 220, of which num- 
ber more than 60 have been donated, the rest 
being but for exhibition. A catalogue, which 
has been published under the care of S. A. 
Ranlott, the attentive Secretary of this de- 
partment, is now ready for sale in the hall, 
and will add materially to the pleasure of a 
visit. From this catalogue may be collected 
that the pictures have been mainly presented 
by Messrs. Wayman Crow, C. Belcher, E. 
Richards. J. R. Shepley, 0. D. Filley, J. M. 
Krum, G. M. Harding, James E. Yeatman, 
E. Cushman, S. A. Ranlett, J. Kremmer, L. 
Eaton, G. Partridge, Achenbach, Conant, T. 
L. Eliot, and Col. Boyle ; Mrs. H. T. Blow, 
Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. A. S. Dean, Miss Skeele 
and Miss J. Glover. Undoubtedly the most 
splendid picture of all is the world-renowned 
production by Rossiter and Mignon, entitled 
"The Home of Washington.'' This picture 
did not arrive in time for the commencement 
of the Fair, but is now in its proper place. It 
is worth $10,000. It is a very large picture, 
and represents six figures, the chief of which 
is that of Washington himself, who appears 
standing on the verandah in front of the Mt. 
Vernon mansion. The noble Lafayette leans 
quietly and gracefully against a column, and 
appears to listen attentively to his companion. 
Near by, at a table, are seated Martha "Wash- 
ington and another lady, wbile upon the lawn 
two children, one white, the other black, are 
sporting, and in the distance gleam the pleas- 
ant waters of the Potomac. This picture is 
worthy of a great deal of study and careful 
examination. Another very prominent and 
very remarkable picture is that ct "The Cru- 
cifixion." It is quite an old work, painted by 
W. Franquinet, and valued very highly by 
its donor. It is believed to have come from 
Mexico, though the fact is not definitely, 
known. Wo were informed that before the 
commencement of the enterprise of a Missis- 
sippi Valley Sanitary Pair, the picture was 
presented by Mr. Sol. Smith, of this citj^. to 
the Cincinnati Fair, where it was raffled for, 
and realized a large sum. The winner dona- 
ted it to our Fair, where it will be again raf- 
fled for. Two beautiful landscapes, by Van 
Starkenburg, ought to engage the attention of 
every one. 

■ We must especially call the attention of all 
to the paintip.gi of Charles Wimar, both be- 
cause he has exercised so vast an influence on 
Western Art — which he might have brought 
to the highest perfection, had not an untimely 
death blasted his own high hopes and those of 
his many friends — and because of the richness 
and beauty or' his coloring. Those two beau- 



tiful views of the Missouri river, which are so 
familiar to most persons in St. Louis, were 
furnished to this collection by Judge R. E. 
Rombauer, and are for sale. They give a 
vivid idea of the striking character of his col- 
oring. A portrait of the Indian chief, "Bear 
Rile," sketched from life, and said to be Wi- 
mar's last work, is also highly illustrative of 
his peculiar genius. "The Dj'ing Buffalo," 
"The Grizzly and the Dea.l Elk," "Butialoes 
Drinking," and a photograph of another fine 
picture entitled "Indians on the War Path," 
are easily recognized as the works of this art- 
ist. As the space allotted us will not suffer us 
to enter into the elaborate description many 
of the pieces deserve, we shall content our- 
selves, for the present, with a brief notice of 
the most prominent pictures, for the benefit of 
visitors, hoping at a future day to refer again 
to this Hall : 

"Falls of Terne," and several other land- 
scapes, are by Achenbach. 

Two " Auroras'' — the one by Guido, the 
other by Guercino — guard either side of the 
entrance. 

A medallion head of Mrs. Eliot, the mother 
of Rev. Dr. W. G. Eliot, of this city, is skil- 
fully executed. 

Amongst other fine "Magdalen," is one 
by Carlo Dolci. 

An excellent portrait of Gen. Rosecrans, by 
Mr. J. F. Wilkins, is much visited. The 
beautiful frame in which it is set, is the gift of 
E. W. Morgan, and is surrounded with a fine 
wreath of laurel. 

Another portrait of Gen. Rosecrans is de- 
serving of mention, as being the work of a 
young lady. Miss Dolly Barnett, daughter of 
the well-known architect. It was painted ex- 
pressly for donation, and was framed by Pet- 
tes & Leathe. 

Portfaits of many of the' notables of St. 
Louis and other places, are ,on exhibition, 
some of them for sale. Some of these por- 
traits are those of Hon. JEdward Bates, Dr. W. 
G. Eliot, Gen. Fremont, by Harding ; one of 
Gen. Grant, donated by J. A. Stelbert ; one 
of Gen. McNeil, in water colors ; also one of 
Sol. Smith, Esq., in the same style; those of 
Gov. Gamble. Col. Benton. Col. O'Fallon and 
Gen. Eaton, of Revolutiouarv fame, and 
father of Lucien Eaton. Esq.. of this city. 

Amongst landscape paintings the following 
are chefi d'oeuvres : 

Valley of Shenandoah, by Sontag ; Scene 
in the Alps, by Lewis ; Falls of Chaudiere. by 
Kummcr : Headwaters of the Missouri, by 
Schuetze; and Tintern Abbey, by Collins. 

Col. Boyle has provided several beautiful 
portraits of his painting. 



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THE D^ILY COUISJ^TERSIGN. 



Three pieces, a cat and kitten. Market wo- 
man, and a game piece, evincing high skill in 
execution, were contributed by Miss H. B. . 
Skeelo, of this city, who is rapidly rising into 
enyiable reputation as an artist. 

"A Shipwreck," painted by Vernet in 1770, 
is a striking scene. 

A portrait of Mrs. Lincoln, by Emil Hert- 
zinger, of St. Louis, is intended to be present- 
ed to the President. 

Several choice pieces, in water colors, by 
Pearson, are in his happiest style. 

Mrs W. G. Eliot sends a real Raphael. It 
is his "John the Baptist," and was taken from 
a panel of an old altar at Padua. It is for sale 
for the benefit of the Fair, at two hundred 
dollars. This picture was brought to St. 
Louis fifty years ago. by. Mr. Phillipson. 

Some ingenious lady has worked for the 
Fair a perfect landscape entirely of moss. 
We had almost forgotten one of the most 
beautiful pictures of the Gallery. The charm- 
ing brilliancy of the colors will not fail to 
delight every one. It was painted by Terry, 
and is owned by W. Crow, Esq. 

Several beautiful articles of statuary have 
also been donated. Photographs, lithographs, 
drawings of all kinds are for sale. The Piano 
to be raffled for at the same time with the 
Smizer Farm is deposited here. Dr. William 
Tod Helmutb, the well known physician, has 
got up an elegant little book, which aims to 
"show to what extent the Arts e.xist in St. 
Louis, and to point out a few of those artistic 
performances to which St. Louis may lay es- 
pecial claim.'' It gives interesting accounts 
of several artists and their works, taking C. 
F. Wimar as the representative of the Art of 
Painting ; Miss Hosmer, of that of Sculpture: 
C. Long, of Photography ; A. McLean, of 
Lithography ; and R. D. Studley & Co., of 
Printing. This book is here for sale for ben- 
efit of the Fair. 

Our passion for the beautiful being gratified 
by the beauties of the Fine Arts Hall, we 
wended our way to its opposite compartment, 
where the grosser appetites are satisfied. For 
we are firm believers of the sana mms being 
only in saao corpore. The entire transept, 
under the charge of Mrs. Alfred Clapp, is 
devoted to this sole purpose of feeding 
the hungry multitudes. The establishment 
is styled the Caf6 Laclede. It is neatly and 
appropriately decorated, displays the names of 
Generals Hancock and Thomas, and is fur- 
nished with more than forty tables of various 
sizes. Each table is attended by several charm- 
ing j'oung ladies, and these fair Hebes will 
supply you with everything that can gratify 
the epicurean desires ; meats of every descrip- 
tion, salads, sandwiches, strawberries and 
peaches, (preserved.) ice-creams, cakes, cof- 
fee, tea, (fee. The abundance of provisions 
with which this department is supplied comes 
from the various congregations of the city, 
the members of which have kept their stoves 
at red heat for some weeks past for this pur- 
pose. The following is the order in which 
the several churches engaged to undertake 
this good work, and so far. every engagement 
has been kept : 



Thursday, May 19. — First Presbyterian 
Church, Dr. T. A. Nelson. 

Friday, May 20. — Central Presbyterian 
Church, Dr. S. T. P. Sanderson. 

Saturday, May 21.— Church of Messiah, Dr. 
W. G. Eliol. 
Monday, May 23. — No stated Church. 
-Tuesday. May 24. — Second Presbyterian 
Church, Rev. James Brooks ; Third Baptist 
Church, Rev. J. M. Schofield. 

Wednesday, May 25. — Christ Church, Dr. 
M. Schuyler. 

Thursday, May 2G. — Union Methodist 
Church, Dr. H. Cox. 

Friday, May 27.— Second Baptist Church, 
Rev. G. Anderson. 

Saturday, May 28. — No stated Church. 
Contributions to this department for Mon- 
day, May 29, and Tuesday, May 30, are ear- 
nestly solicited. While Mrs. Clapp retains 
the general supervision of this department, 
upon each day certain persons from the church 
providing eatables, take charge of the tables 
and waiters for the day. 

Having been raised to the cosiest compla- 
cency by a taste-ty meal in this department, 
we pushed back from the table and indulged 
in day-dreaming as follows: "If the gastric 
juice is not the universal solvent sought for in 
the smoke of many laboratories, it is at least 
the most excellent of any. Now, here have 
we been devouring sand, which is you know, 
a silicate, and pison (pies and) things; yet we 
never felt better in our lives. We new think 
a great deal better of Cardinal Wolsey, whom 
Shakspeare describes as a man of "unbounded 
stomach," and are inclined to pardon thelate 
Lord Oxford in his expectation that his stom- 
ach would survive the rest of his person." Like 
a panorama of an exhibition of the " Stereo 
scopticon," (whicb no one should neglect tp 
visit,) there passed before us the many dishes 
with which men have gratified their palate. 
The Maltese cranes, peacocks, and nightin- 
gales, those luxuries of the Augustan age, 
stalked by with injured air. The dish of birds 
taught by Esop, the tragic actor, with infi- 
nite pain and trouble, either to sing or speak, 
stood before us, each bird trilling its rich 
notes, or dipping its- beak into the flagon of 
wine close by, whose flavor Esop had attempt- 
ed to improve by a solution of pearls. Again 
the reverend Roman .Senate gravely consulted 
on the best method of dressing aturbotof un- 
usual size, which had been presented to the 
Emperor Domitian. Fricasseed puppies, 
snails, bird nests, &c., were beginning to 
tumble about in endless confusion before us, 
when we were aroused from our reverie by a 
voice, which said: "Are these the fried oys- 
ters which you ordered, sir?" "No," said 
we. "Well, you might as well take these, 
sir : they are just as fried as the others, sir.'' 
We explained that we did not want an}' oys- 
ters at all. Immediately the same voice — we 
mean its owner — charged upon us with a bill 
of fare, saying; "Here's the programme, sir: 
what xvill you have V Enraged -at being thus 
rudely aroused, we rushed down to the end of 
the room, where the Hebes were disappearing 
and re-appearing like a swarm of bees at the 



aperture of v/hat resembled a tent formed of 
red, white and blue muslin. By the kindness 
of a lady attending a table near by, we ob- 
tained an entrance, and were well repaid for 
our visit. A "fiery furnace" glowing in one 
corner, cast a lurid glow over the faces of the 
busy cooks, two long tables were surrounded by 
many assistants, some of whom cut hams, 
some were preparing salads, some exclusively 
occupied in making sandwiches: many were 
overwhelmed with the amount of china to be 
washed, while two persons were allowed no_ 
rest, from 9 in the morning till 10 at night, 
from wiping silver. 

Separated by- a partition from this room, is 
a smaller one, called the " storeroom," where 
boxes of lemons, cans of preserves, piles of 
hams, and what not, arff neatly and conve- 
niently arranged. We tore ourselves away at 
last, thinking, in the bitter irony of the poet: 



' We eat, and drink, and sleep ; wh^t then ? 
We eat, and drink, and sleep again '?" 



THE NATION'S NB:"WKR LIP^E. 

I cotiid not thrum my cithern while the can- 
non roared around, 

AVhen the Nation, like a giant strong, started 
from sleep pirofound. 

And armed against, its treacherous foes, leapt 
upward with abound. 

Yet history's page has never glowed with 

theme of grander height 
Than this Great War that rages now between 

the Day and Night, 
And swords are drawn for equal laws, for 

brotherhood, for right. 

The sun has never shown upon a cause more 
just, more high ; 

No martyr tires were ever lit, where truer men 
might die : 

No nobler lives e'er oii'ered up beneath the en- 
circling sky. 

Our tears fall for the youths who leave our 

hearths and march afar ; 
Who dare the fiery charge, or watch beneath 

the midnight star ; 
Who drop, like flowers of the field, beneath 

the scythe of war. 

They march, that we may rest — our land free 

from the slave Lord's rod : 
They fall, that juster laws may flower from 

out their blood-stained sod ; 
They die, that we may live a life more true to 

man and God. 

To cleanse the country from its long malaria 

of sin. 
To strike the fetters from the slave, and let 

God's sunshine in, 
To crush the life of lies, and see a newer life 

begin ; 

To tell the nations who insult our throes, that 

we are worth 
This struggle— justifying thus the promise of 

our birth. 
Holding our charter yet unsoiled — the fr€>;-: 

of the earth. 



THE D^ILY OOXJJSTTERSiaiNr. 



This is tlie battle that we wage. Let kings, 

let traitors cower, 
While we assert that Bightis might — that Lib- 
erty is Power. 
So shall we bloom from sea to sea — the wide 
world's fairest flower. 

C. P. CRANCH. 
New York, March, 1864. 



LIVINa OR DEAD. 

It is to be presumed that our nation — that 
every nation, if it be alive — hides, somewhere 
within itself, a warm, beating heart, and if 
we probe its superficial machinery, we shall 
find it sending out vitalizing currents through- 
out the entire national system. We shall find 
it throbbing there beneath overlying strata of 
bone and muscle, vein and artery. What is 
any mere form or constitution of government 
but a lifeless skeleton ? and what are gigantic 
organisms and institutions, what are art, sci- 
ence, manufacture, agriculture, but out- 
growths of this central heart, and indirect con- 
tributors to its support ? Commerce is but a 
vast arterial net-work, and steamboat.'railway 
and telegraph but difl'erent senses communi- 
cating with and aiding each other and the 
whole s\'3tem. 

But thi» national heart i.s truth, is honor, 
purity, patriotism. It is love to God and man ; 
that true morality which bears the impress of 
Divinity, and lifts a nation up into that won- 
drous circle _ in which God himself moves. 
Sometimes it beats tumultuously, and its 
throbs tingle to the very utmost fibre and 
nerve of this compound human system. Thus 
it was three years ago, when the first shock of 
war trembled along the land, and men found 
the patriotic blood leaping like fire along 
their chilled veins ; and thus it always is when 
any great tide-wave of emotion rolls over a 
nation. But in times of peace and quiet, the 
vital current gushes out softly, and, perhaps, 
unheeded, in those great metropolitan centres, 
where is the constant jar, and rush, and whirl 
of great movements, the higli-pressure system 
of life, the dizzying revolution of incident, of 
trade, of social existence and of popular sym- 
pathies. Here moral disease makes terrible 
headway ; here fevers rage and corruptions 
fester ; here meet the wide extremes of genius, 
thrift and enterprise, and the utter darkness 
of mental and moral death ; and here one can 
seldom pronounce calm, truthful judgment 
upon the health or disease of a nation. 

Rut in the thousands of rural districts, scat- 
tered over the laud — in the God-made country, 
over which He watches with special love and 
care— crime dares not walk with so free a step. 
He shivers in the pure, fresh air ; he shrinks 
from the open expanse of light above ; he hates 
. and shuns the elevating harmonies of nature. 
And if the intellect and the ambition of man 
make less gigantic strides,, there is compensa- 
tion in the greater simplicity of life, the quiet 
growth of pure principles andof sweet virtues. 
Here every Sabbath comes as a fresh bene- 
diction from Heaven, and morning and even- 
ing are fragrant with the incense of praise, 
rising up from grateful hearts. Here is the 
true pulse of the nation. Can we but accu- 



rately gauge the temperature of this life-cur- 
rent, note its rise and fall, mark when the 
poison of society distils here its deadly drops, 
we may, with professional accuracy, say 
whether the death-angel is about to lay his 
hand upon us, or whether, only weakened by 
this fever of war which now burns in our 
veins, we shall at length Urise with better, 
purer life'. 

If a nation is diseased, and almost ready for 
burial, (as some appear to think is our case,) 
what are the sigiis of it? For destruction 
does not come unnounced. True, vengeance 
often " comes with leaden feet," but the hear- 
ing ear wiil note its approach. The sun never 
falls at once from mid-heaven to the horizon, 
and the sun of nations never sets at noon. Is 
this a sign, that the highest honors of our land 
are to be bought and sold, and that integrity 
in the Cabinet and legislative halls is so rare 
a treasure that Diogenes with his lantern could 
scarce discover it? Is it that a fearful war 
convulses the land as in a death-throe ? Is it 
that extravagance and lust seem to be on the 
increase? Admitting these for the moment, 
would any one assert that the great mass of 
the people are corrupt, lustful, extravagant, 
with an insane greed for wealth and power f 
If we turn to the history of those ancient na- 
tions whose downfall was so notorious, we 
shall find that their foundations were rotted 
away ; the heart of the nation had become 
corrupt; the masses were wholly diseased. 
Under wicked governments, administered by 
heathen tyrants, through desolating wars, and 
notwithstanding the bribery and corruption 
in higli life, nations lived, yes, and grew, till 
the festering leprosy of crime spread to every 
home ; till honor and purity lay soiled and 
trampled in the dust ; till the voice of con- 
science was silenced by the universal indul- 
gence in. and dominion of the blackest sins. 
Therefore the light of Rome was put out in 
thick darkness ; and therefore the smoke of 
Sodom rolled its sulphurous waves along the 
plain. 

Why fell Babylon ? Why the beautiful cities 
of Asia Minor ? And last, or first of all, why 
did a deluge swallow up the human race al- 
most entire, but that it was wholly corrupt, 
even to "every thought of every heart?" 
Now turn the eye homeward again. Are we 
preparing our funeral car ? Is disease fastened 
upon our vitals, and univer.sal society become 
corrupt? Thousands of voices from thousands 
of pure homes send back an indignant "No." 
Things, "pure, lovely and of good repute," 
are cherished in millions of hearts. -The 
breath of God's purifying, renovating spirit 
comes whispering along the army ranks, and 
we hear its triumphant denial. 

This very day, one and another who have 
spent much time in two great divisions of our 
army, tell us that the papers convey no true 
idea of the good work going on there. Would 
He thus cause his goodness to pass before us, 
if his design was not a blessing ? If He were 
utterly angry, would Hecomewith gifts in his 
right hand ? And whence comes this gen- 
eral, — this unusual acknowledgment from 
those highest in civil and military authority, 
of God as the sovereign arbiter of nations, 



except from the giving way of pride and self- 
confidence to an humble reliance upon the 
Sui)reme Power ? Wbat better sign for our 
country than this? "Whom the gods wish 
to destroy they first make mad ;" but we seem 
to be growing clearer-sighted, day by day- 
The sweet, pure air of hill and valley is no 
more tainted by the poisonous breath of sin 
than in the years past. We are not startled 
by fresh revelations of crime, nor discouraged 
by a gradual lapse into degradation. Chris- 
tian churches and Christian schools still per- 
form their noble work, and benevolent enter- 
prises flourish as before. From our great 
centres, too, of wealth and trade, still flow 
out generous streams which hear upon their 
broad bosom life and wealth, civilization and 
religion to other lands than ours. Are these 
signs of death ? Wa,o a nation ever destroyed 
while struggling bravely against national 
error, pollution and crime, when striving to 
save from ruin the noblest fabric the world 
ever looked upon ; when its homes were pure, 
and rendered doubly sacred by their precious 
sacrifices freely offered upon their country's 
altars ? Such a nation are we, and this is 
just what we are doing. And were there 
space, we might most significantly urge thaj 
we are yet in the full flush and strength of 
youth, as to learning, art, science, material 
prosperity, republican liberty and christian- 
ization. 

"But this present state of things i.5 dread- 
ful," says one, "and we never shall be as we 
were ! " God forbid ! We do not pray to be 
as we were, any more than our Fathers 
prayed to be as they had been. If we are 
worthy to be a nation in this grand era of the 
world's history, when empires and kingdoms 
are undergoing forced changes, ever verging 
toward constitutions and republics, toward an 
acknowledgment of the liberty and equality 
of the human race ; when they are ej'ing each 
other with jealousy and fear, lest they be swal- 
lowed up by one vast sovereignty ; or, again, 
sympathizing in common terror of republi- 
can institutions, which threaten to spread 
over the whole European continent; if, I 
say, we are worthy to live now, we shall re- 
joice, though impoverished, and wounded in 
our hands and our feet, and in our dearest 
afl'ections ; rejoice to have strength left to 
raise up the torn banner of Freedom. So 
shall feeble threatened republics, now watch- 
ing us in mute expectation, see their life in 
ours, and send' up a triumphant shout that 
shall cause the most absolute monarch to 
tremble for his sceptre; yes, and Italy shall 
raise her drooping head to catch the echo, 
and shall bear it on to Hungary's war- 
trampled field J and Siberia's exiles shall 
warm into life and hope, and exchange their 
groans for shouts of joy. The world's desert 
of oppression and slavery shall " blossom as 
the rose,' for behold. Freedom "is not dead 
but sleepetli ! '' 



Why are the ladies of the St. Louis Fair 
supposed to be acquainted with military tac- 
tics ? 

Bacause their «tM is good, they make vi gal- 
lant chnrf/e, and hope to get their Price. 



THE D^ILY COTJISTTERSIG^. 



THE SOUTHLAND. 

DEDICATED TO MRS, GEN. DODGE. 

Come to me, friend, let me clasp your small 
fingers. 
Stand by my side at the casement to-night ; 
Let your eyes wander away o'er the landseajie, 
Purely baptized in the moon"s silvery light. 
How the heart swells with the beauty that 
greets us ; 
All that is lovely in Nature is here. 
Oh, can it be that the land's full of faction, 
Hearts heavy with misery, tortured with 
fear i 

First comes the lawn with its evergreen odors. 
The village lit up by a thousand red gleams; 
Beyond them, the hills with snowy tents cov- 
ered — 
Between and arouiil them, two beautiful 
streams. 
The background is grand, with its dusky brown 
mountains — 
Star-jewelled and crowned by the blue win- 
ter's sky; 
And the sturdy old trees with fire-belts en- 
circled. 
Blazing anon when the breeze wanders by. 

See how the rains of red sparks flitter down- 
ward — 
There I up goes a rocket as bright as a star I 
The soldiers are merry to-night, heaven bless 
them ! — 
Few sports drift to them on the hot tide of 
war. 
How quiet it seems, though I quiet and steady. 
Where hundreds are gathered in wait for 
the foe. 
And can you believe that this is the season 
Which covers the earth with a mantle of 
snow ? 

Stand here when the West's rosy red in the 
evening- 
See the spires glow 'neath the kiss of the 
sun — 
See the beams twisting themselves in the 

smoke-clouds, 
. Crimson and purple and golden in one. 
Violet mists o'er the distant hills gather. 

Inwoven with sunbeams, glorious to see, 
And sweet toned church-bells chime a sweet 
invitation 
"Come hither to worship, brave sons of the 
Free," 

The nights are as calm and as fair .as an infant, 
slumbering 
Sweet on a fond mother's breast ; 
The days as superb as an Orient beauty, blaz- 
ing 
With jewels, in royal robes dressed. 
Sweet birds will twitter "good night" from 
the branches, 
And fold up their tiny untiring wing; - 
You almost might fancy, instead of midwinter 
Unfolding around you, theglories of Spring. 

Grand and yet desolate — oh, beautiful South- 
land- 
Wounded, alas ! by thine own reckless childl 



Trampled and blood-stained— filled with deep 
anguish — 
Kindred wide scattered, homesteads defiled ! 
Strangers will sit by yOur hearth-stones at 
evening — 
Strange voices echo within your own walls: 
Strangers will sleep where your buried are 
sleeping : 
Strange footsteps ring on the floor of your 
halls ! 

So shall it be, till Rebellion is conquered. 

And Justice with Mercy unite evermore ! 
The demon must die— we declare— will main- 
tain it — 
■Liberty, IJnity, Peace to restore ! 
Then gladly we'll gather our loved to our fire- 
sides, 
Droppiing a tear for the braye that are slain, 
Praying the while, dear Love may dwell with 
us, 
Ne'er to be banished our nation again. 

Belle Z. Spencer. 
Headquarters, Fulaski, Tenn., Feb., 1864. 



THK FIR-TREE. 

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN, AND CON- 
TRIBUTED FOR THK ST. LOUIS FAIR. 

[This forms one of a series of tales entitled 
"What the Greenwood Talks About," which 
come from the same generous hand.] 

" What made the Fir-tree creak so, when 
the Ox-eye Daisy said the Winter was wicked 
and could not endure the Flowers ?" asked the 
Lindero. 

"Because he was vexed," replied the Oak. 
"When he is vexed, he creaks. Didst thou 
never hear him before ". When the Wind 
comes roaring through the wood, he calls out 
to us thus: "Bend!" but the Fir-tree says, 
"Stand fast !" and if the trees of the forest are 
afraid and make their obeisance to the Wind, 
the Fir-tree always keejjs standing stiff, draws 
himself up disapprovingly and creaks, because 
he is vexed.'' 

"What has that to do with the Winter and 
the Ox-eye Daisy"'" said the Linden. 

"Ask him, then — ask him, then!" babbled 
the poplar ; then ybu will hear what he says. 
He often gives sharp answers." But the Lin- 
den was still curious. Who can blame it ? If 
one stands on the same spot year in, year out, 
one does not willingly let a story escape for 
fear of receiving a sharp answer. If it is too 
sharp, we shake it off, and the trees can do so 
too. But the Linden was wise and bethought 
itself of a proper beginning. 

•'Fir-tree," said she, how comes it that you 
always wear the same clothes in Winter as in 
Summer — in cold as in warm days '.'' 

"Because I am not vain and always having 
to have something new, like you,'' replied the 
Fir-tree. 

"There, thou hast it, put up with it." said 
tlie poplar. 

But the Fir-tree was wrong; that was not 
the reason, for in the end he could do nothing 
contrary to his nature. But men do no better, 
and impute to themselves as wonderful vir- 
tues what lies in their dispositions. He who 



has no desire for ornaments, scorns the vain ; 
yes, there are people who scoff at poetry be- 
cause they have no feeling for it, and they arc 
yet more in the wrong than the Fir-tree. The 
Linden would have taken the answer very ill, 
and said no more to the Fir-tree, but that it 
was too curious for that, and that was well^ 
for one side sulking did no good, and on the 
other, she had not heard the story of the Win- 
ter, nor we neither. The Linden murmured 
something to herself, and then she turned 
again to her unfriendly neighbor and said : 

"You might easily tell us something about 
the Winter. You know him, and as they say, 
love him. We others, we know nothing of 
him ; for we are asleep when he comes, but 
thou art awake and taUiest vvith him for a 
long, long time." 

The Fir-tree was silent a while, and all the 
trees listened, curious to see what would come 
of it. Only the Willows said, "Linden, thou 
art bold— give up with thai!'' At last the Fir- 
tree replied. 

"Leave me in peace, and if you wish to 
know anything of the winter, keep awake. 
He who wishes to know anything miyt not 
sleep at the season." 

The undertaking would have been ended 
if the Oak had not interposed. That stood 
greatly in esteem among the forest trees, be- 
cause slie was the oldest and strongest. Who 
knowest whether the first would have gained 
him respect if the last had not been added, 

"Fir-tree," said she, "thou seemeth an un- 
friendly fellow, but art not so bad, only thou 
always showest thy rough side, I know thee 
better ; for I saw thee when thou-wert scarce- 
ly a year old and had jnst put out one green 
shoot. But why art thou so gruff to thy com- 
panions? Did not one soil produce us? Do 
not our roots embrace below, as our boughs 
above? Do we not despise dangers whan united 
that we could not withstand alone? It is not 
well to quarrel, especially about so small a 
thing. Because those are covered with leaves 
and thou with needles, because thy bark is 
rougher than that of the beech,, wilt thou 
therefore withdraw thyself, appear unfriend- 
ly, which thou art not ? Come then, talk to 
thy comrades; be kind to thera now in pros- 
perous days, since thou must hold with them 
in dangerous times." ■ " 

These were earnest words. The Fir-tree 
took them to heart, and many others might do 
the same. The Fir-tree thought for a mo- 
ment, and then spoke as follows : 

"You wish to hear about the Winter. Very 
well, then. Lay aside your prejudices against 
him, for I know you cannot endure him. Do 
not think me partizan, because he is my friend. 
I am only true, because I know him. But to 
business ! When God, the Lord, had created 
the World — when the flowers were splendid in 
the field and the trees in the forest — He jailed 
to himself the Seasons, and said : 

"See my Wmdd, how fair it is ! I give it up 
to you. Share the trees and flowers among 
you, but love and cherish them also." 

Then the Seasons were very hapfiy, and 
revelled with the children of nature, A lit; 'o 
time passed thus, but then, here and there d : - 
cord began to arise between them. The bol \. 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSia^. 



unsteady- Spi-ing could iTot bear with the slow, 
thoiighlfal Summer. The glowing Summer 
found ihe Autumn phlegmatic. The Autumn 
blamel the Spring for delaying the flowers. 
In .short, the strife grew hotter, and flowers 
and trees were coming off badly. Then said 
the Autumn. "This can last no longer ; we 
cannot get along together ; come here and let 
us divide." And so it happened. The Sea- 
s.nis divided the Earth. At the two poles, 
Winter built his house ; Summer embraced 
the middle of the earth, and between them 
■Spring and Autumn created their kingdoms 
That they did not quite keep to this arrange- 
ment, j'ou will learn by-and-by ; but still it is 
about the same, and the Winter slill lives in 
his old house." 

•'How dcst thou know that, then ?" asked 
ihe Linden. 

•'My cousin, who once visited him there, 
iias told me about it." 

••Take heed, he is telling falsehoods," whis- 
pered the Poplar to its neighbor. 

"How could thy cousin visit him?" asked 
the Linden. •■Is he not obliged to stand still, 
like US'?" 

"It happened in this wa_\'," replied ths Fir- 
tree. '•There once came some bold, enter- 
prising men, who sought wood to build a ship. 
My cousin, a tall, slender Fir-tree, stood very 
proudly among the other forest trees. As 
soon as they saw it, they felled it and made it 
into a mast. Now, it went to sea. The 
sailors gave my cousin a large sail, and 
said, •'bold it fast!" On his peak they put a 
many-colored, wide-floating flag. My cousin 
was very ra-erry on the voyage, and did his 
duty well ; and if the Wind came and, wished 
to take away his sail, he did not bend ; there- 
fore the mariners honored him above all the 
wood of the ship. The voyage went always 
northward, and lo 1 all at once they came to 
'le house of Winter. The house looked very 
s-.mple but strong; and when the ship knocked, 
out came the Winter, quite surprised at the 
strange visit. But then it occurred to him 
that he is often received unkindly when he 
romes. and he felt himself but little moved to 
friendly hospitality, and shook his head, so 
that the snow-flakes were scattered around. 
Then he perceived my cousin, and as he is al- 
ways kind to us Fir-trees, he became quite 
friendly, and they fell into conversation. 
Then he wished to know how it went with 
each one of his brothers, and when the Mast 
had told everything, he also began to relate 
very wonderful stories, and what I have just 
told you is one of them. 

These stories were endless, and the old gen- 
tleman was so happy in his recollections, all 
of which he now rummaged out, that he 
would not let the ship go again, and embraced 
^ it with strong arms. My cousin cannot say 
enough of the beauty of it all ; but the better 
it was for him, the worse it was for the crew. 
One morning he heard them advising to 
get her. ' » 

•• Our wood is burnt, our provisions are 
nearly gone," said the Steersman; "and if 
the ice does not soon melt, we shall come to 
grief; let us hew down the mast and burn it; 
that will keep us a while, at least." 



When my cousin heard that, he besought 
the Winter to let the vessel go, and the Win- 
ter granted, to save his favorite, what he 
would not have yielded to the desires of the 
men. He let the ice melt, and the ship came 
happily back home with its crew." 

" That was good I" cried the Trees, with one 
voice. 

" But now let me j;eturn to my story," rer 
sumed the Fir tree. " The Earth was thus 
divided, and the Seasons each had his own 
realm. Well if it had remained so, if the 
Spring, in his fickle way, had not again 
called for a change. It did not please him 
to always stay in one place. He called the 
Seasons together, and made to them the fol- 
lowing proiiosition : 

"Let us make another division," said he; 
"and since the Earth belongs to us in com- 
mon, let us not always stay in one place. 
Each of us shall have a definite time when 
he shall possess the whol« earth when he alone 
;hall rule." 

'•I am satisfied," said the Summer, "to 
ceep for my own the girdle of the Earth." 



OWKD. 

When friends fall oft' -and foes are wild, 

And printer's devils greedy. 
What comfort comes to weary souls '? 

What blessing to the needy ? 
'Tis then he comes, the welcome light, 

When skies grow dark and darker. 
The sunny smile, the generous hand. 

Our ready * * • 

Clouds clear away before his feet— 

The "specials," how he finds them ; 
And into columns, fast and fleet, 

His skilful pencil binds them ; 
The lowliest place we'd gladly fill— 

Yes, be a billiard marker, 
The half of all our debt to kill 

To liberal N. * • 

Then lift on high the laurel crown. 

For he from all has won it ; 
And gently, softly lay it down, 
TJpon the head that's done it ! 
For his must be a niggard soul. 

One worthy of a Carker, 
That measured praise should slowly dole 

To noble N. H. . 

[We should have written more, but were 
afraid we should tell the whole name in the 
next verse, and this our friend's retiring dis- 
position would not allow ; so we stoppud just 

here. — Ed.] 

• 

Two negro women bring fruit to Peters- 
burg {Virginia) market. One is a tall power- 
fully-built negress with a stentorian voice ; 
the other, always her companion, is a thin, 
diminutive creature. The big one roars out, 
with a peculiar intonation dwelling on the 
first syllable, " Hiick-elberries .' " the other, 
as if perfectly satisfied that all the ■\vorld has 
heard the announcement, after a moment's 
pause, meekly chirps, "Me too!" 



ANOTHER LETTER P^ROM 
GRANDMA '. 

Hosting, Into March, 1863. 
Well, Jerushy, if you was to see how I 
spend the days out, go sleighrides, and have 
calls, and parties and dinners! I always 
stand up for St. Louis. Though the folks 
have gone on from here, they seem to think 
the folk-t west are wild-like. We'll beat Bos- 
ting yet! We've g5l laud, and here the 
chimneys are sticking up like brush, just 
where the ships used to be. I went to a big 
jam-up party, and such tricksyou never heard 
tell. The ladies had rats and mice in their 
hair, and a girl came in to the barber's to get 
two rats, two mice and a waterfall on her 
head. I thought she was going crazy, but 
no, 'tis all the fashion. Well, that aint all; 
the old ladies, like me, wear low neck-dresses, 
and have false necks ; they call them gutty- 
perchy, and ivory plumpers to fill out their 
cheeks; now, Jerushy, false eyes and false 
teeth is according to natur, but folks don't 
seem to know what not to do these times. 
Thev put shiny dust all over their heads ; one 
girl got pisened, (it served her right;) she 
was waltzing like mad, and got sweaty, and 
the shiny copper dust got into her skin ; one 
woman's hair turned green. Some of the 
women wear birds' nests top of their beads, 
and have springs and wires to let the birds fly 
round on the flowers. Tell Hetty to get a 
setting hen, eggs and all, and jjut it top of 
her head when she goes to a party. I would 
not mislead the young thing about the fash- 
ions for the world 1 I forgot to tell you about 
the thieves. As sure as I live, the first day I 
went shopping some one stole my gloves, 
right by me, and my brother got robbed too ; 
so that brass writing man was right after all. 
The streets are so full of people, it looks like 
church is just out all the time. I never saw_ 
the like. Excuse me if I seem confounded ; 
I forget something and then keep adding on, 
but I believe I am done now, though I could 
tell you pages more. I shall be glad to get 
back'^ though I have such a good time every- 
where. Yours, aftec, &c,, 

GRAXDMA. 



We have received a copy of "The .Journal," 
a folio sheet precisely six inches square, pub- 
lished by C. W. Goodin & Co., Minneola, 
Kan. Its motto is "Fearless and Free," and 
it hoists Abe Lincoln's name as its candidate 
for the Presidency. It contains news of the 
war, and general items. As it seems to feel 
rather hurt that the larger papers will not ex- 
change, we reply that we place it, at once on 
our list of exchanges. It is the best joke we 
have seen for a long time. 



Why are railroad cars like lovers? 
Thev are attached to each other. 



jjjj-ws. — Any person arriving with import- 
ant news will oblige us very much. 



Why is the name of a great French author 
like a small French coin ? Because it is a 
sou, (Sue.) 

Why is an admired British author like an 
approved watch ? It is a Lever. 



6 



THE D^ILY COU][SrTERSia]>T. 



SlvATING PARK! 



A D MI{^ S ION REDUCED 



ONLY TEN CENTS!!! 



TO SEE 1097 SKATERS!!: 



DONATIONS 

To the Art Oallery. 

Through Mr. C. B. Hubbell. from Liver- 
pool, 100 I'ictiirea. 

New Bedford Department, 2 Beautiful Wa- 
ter Colored Paintings. 

Wm. Powell &.Co , a Medallion of Presi- 
dent Lincoln in Silver. 

Miss L. T. Holcoml), Sketch of Falls with 
Cone Frame. 

M. J. D. Franca, Landscape by Bingham. 

Mrs. D. W. Ronalds. Albion," 111.. Land- 
scape, Water Colored. 

Paulus Roetter. Landscape, Wellborn Wet- 
terhorn. 

Wm. Einstein. ••Tribute Penny." by Cre- 
lius. 

.Schoo & Cranch. Portrait of Capt. WelUer. 

J. A. Seibert, Portrait of Gen. Grant, Por- 
trait of Gen. McNeil, and Portrait of Gen. 
McPherson. 

M. J. D. Franca, Fifty Dollars Cash. 

Isador Bush, 16 fine large Photographs. 

Schoo & Crauch, 480 Cartes de Visites of 
Celebrities. 

Franz Dressell, 19 Engravings, Lithographs. 

Mrs. J. H. Osgood, 2 Paintings of Fruit ; 
2 Pencil Drawings. 

Mr. J. J. Outley, 2 dozen each of several 
Major Generals. 

A. J. Fox, 100 Photographs of General 
Eosecrans. 

Joseph A. White, Framingham, Fifty Dol- 
lars. 

Dr. Phillip Weigle, Drawings by Conrad 
Diehl. 

Mrs. E. C. Cushman, 14 large Photographs 
of Roman Scenes 

H. D. Wilson. 1 Bust of Daniel Webster, 
2 Dolphins. 

Unknown, 1 Bust of Prescott, from Boston. 

Maximillian Rindler, Map of the Seat of 
War. 

F. A. Tucker, 1 Engraving. 

Theo. Shroeder, 1 Engraving. 

Julius Mclntyre, 1 Engraving, President 
Lincoln. 

Hoeike & Bennecke, lot of Photographs of 
Generals. 

Wm. H. Tilford, 20 dozen Cards. 

E. H. & T. Anthony, New York, 14J Pho- 
tographs and Engravings, large lot of Ca.-ds 
de Visites, &o. 

Jacob Egger, 20 Colored Views of Switzer- 
land. 

Miss Peale, 25 Photographs ot Father Mat- 
thew. 



Mrs. James Lawrence and her little son 
Best, Twenty Dollars and Fifty Cents. 

Charles Williams. 1 fine Marble Jewel 
Bo.x. [ - 

Franklin Peale, (through Mrs. Lord,) 9 
Medals. 

L. Prang & Co., -Wii Album Cards. 

M. Hubert. V. S. Coast Survey Chart. 

Jas Fortune, N.. Y., .50 copies Musical 
Host. 

W. S. Mosely, Jetferson City, 6 Engravings. 

A. C. Nichols, Leavenworth, 108 Cartes de 
Visites ; 22 large do. 

L. iSchoen, 1 Accordion. 

Mr. Mitchell, Photograph Steam Engine 
and Frame. 

J. W. Skinner, (j Photographs of Battle of 
Bunker Hill. 

F. W. Hoffman, 1 Violin. 

S. Brainard & Co., Cleveland Ohio, .50 
copies Sanitary Fair March. 

S. A. Ranlett, Sec'y Art. Cown. 



Convers<ation at the Children's 

partment. 



De 



"Say, Jim, is that Gen. Grant's daughter 
in the shoe'?" "Yes, of course." " Why I 
didn't know he was a shoe maker." "Well 
he isn't, but that is his shoe." "No wonder the 
rebels run, when he puts his foot down then. 
Does she stay there always I wonder ?" Our 
reporter at this point was jostled away by the 
crowd. 



Why are the western prairies unlike the 
Southern States ? 

They do not have any treason (trees on) 
there. 



SPECIAL NOTICES, 

Lieut. Gov. Anderson, of Ohio, will address 
the peojde, at the center of the Fair Building, 
this (Saturday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. 

We are request to state that little Nellie 
Grant, the "old lady of the shoe," has re- 
ceived the beautiful $20 doll, so generously 
subscribed for her by many persons. 

The Springfield Republican, which keeps 
up a steady fire on imported luxitries, says 
that the best dressed woman in Springfield 
does not wear a single article not made in 
America — American grown and American 
made. 

The Fair next Week will be open from 6 
to 10 P. M. Come and bring all j'our friends 
during the third week of the Fair. 

Beautiful stand of wax flowers, of the value 
of $100, donated by Geo. D. Capen, to the 
Floral Departnjent, was raffled for last even- 
ing and drawn by No. 16, Geo. R. Wilson. 

The prisoners of the Missouri Penitentiary, 
have made and donated 177 useful and orna- 
mental articles to the Fair, valued at $347,25. 
One liberty the prisoners enjoy, at least — that 
of contributing to the success of the great 
Sanitary Fair. 



Have you seen the machine at the-Fair that 
chews up tin and spits out horse shoes I 

Lucky List. — The following named prizes 
were drawn since our last report; 

A large case of birds — a beautiful collec- 
tion, valued at $150 — drawn by No. 112— 
TI10.S. T. Woodruff. 

The universally admired " Daughter otjthe 
Regiment," from Taunton, Mass.— $15 — by 
No. 11 — Georgia Tower. 

The Stag's-horn Ottoman— $31— by No. 27 
— AV. H. Pulsifer. 

The Peasant Girl, in Turkish Costume — by 
No. '22 — Mrs. Leslie. 

Handsome Fur Robe— $100— No. 28— Jas. 
B. Patrick. 

The "Declaration of Independence" — a 
large Worsted Work Picture, in Department 
No. 12, by No. 34— Alfred W. Fleming. 

Magic Lantern — $20 — by No. 85 — Wm. 
CoUett. 

Premium^ Awarded by the Bed Qdilt 
Committee. — $40 to Mrs. Sappinger and 
daughter for the best knitted quilt, Highland, 
Illinois. 

$30 to First Congregational Church, St. 
Louis, for best worsted patch Work quilt, 
quilting donated by Wheeler & Wilson. 

$25 to Mrs. Robert Holmes, for handsomest 
pair pillow-cases and bolster-case. 

$15 to Mrs. R. Barth, for handsomest cradle 
quilt. 

$10 to First Congregational Church, St. 
Louis, for best cradle pillow and pair of covers 
to fit. ■ 

All the money awarded has been returned 
to the Fair except in one instance. , 

The best cotton patch-work quilt did not 1 
arrive until three days after the premiums ] 
were awarded. 

Addition.al Donations. — The patriotic and 
benevolent citizens of New Orleans, (through 
Capt. Stephen Hoyt. acting Mayor.) send us 
twenty-two hundred dollars, accompanied 
with a letter brim-full of good wishes. 

Secretaries of difl'erent Departments will 
please send to The Countersign, No. 20, as 
promptly as possible, a list of their Commit- 
tees, as they stand 71010. Wo desire to print 
them for future reference before we close up 
our issue. 

The Retail Sales at the Soap and Can- 
dles amounted, in one evening, to $150. 
Some of the soap here is the most beautiful 
we have ev6r seen, and looks good enough to 
eat. 



L, B. Hollanil. 



E P. Freeman. 



LACLEDE OIL WORKS. 

HOLLAND & FREEMAN, 

.MaMuf.i-tur.-v, ■ f 

Illuminating and Lubricating 

CARBON OIT.S, 

BENZOLE, AXLE GREASE, #c., #<;. 
Office. 35 Olive St., bet. Second and Third sis.. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

{l3" Ordprfi BOliciteil uml promptly flUed. Visitors 
will please call and louk at our samples in the Dag 
Spriu;,^ apartment of this building. 



THE D^ILY COtJNTERBIa]^^. 



WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMO\'ED TO 

\'o. 63 WaShiugton Avenue, 

JOHN P. CAMP 

Will give his iilienti^n to lUo ailjustmeiit ami C'lllectiun 

ul Vouchers and otbi-r claiiUis aguin?i the United Statt*^ 

Government id alt ifs Departments. ^ 

AccoTints and bills against the Goverument maite oui 

in proper form, and Vouchert^ therefor obtained and the 

amounts collected. 
"> Merchants having vouchers tor small amounts, can 
> save themselves tim^- and iruuble by placing thera in 

his hands f"r collection. 

R K F E R E N C E S : 
Hon. D. Davis, Bloomingtou, lll.j Hon, Joseph Hull, 

Washington, D. C; Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo ; 

Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.j J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
j- St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
j "War Claims for the Department of the West 



GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 



Hitnufacuuery of 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE finpst and best as?ortuient of cilstuui maU<' 
BOOTS AND SHOES in ihis city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35N"rtli Fourth St., opposite Planters' Hou^e. 



OFALLON 

White Lead and Oil Oompany, 

Manitiactuier'i au'i Wholesale Dealt-is in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINC PAINTS, 
Colors, Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

Store, lOS Scc.jnd street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

jn^Cash paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

(JEO. \V. BANKER, President. 
PUANCIS BHOWX, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER. Secretary. 



D. A. BIGGBRS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

G K O C E R , 

Xo. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Fifth, 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 

l3*Goods sent :o any part of the city free ot char:-'e. 



LARB OIL, SOAP AND CAPLE4 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main ami Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

IT IS, by Us adoiJlioii or ut^v'lfcl. ,i Fi.'HTUNE i;.iine>i 
iir lost to a family at .i man's dfath. 

Tlie Miitiial Eeiielit Life Insiiraiicg Co. 

Has paiti to heir- ui deci-ax-o mfUiL'vrs, •.■vfi 

S3/200,000, 

And Its accumulation now exceeds 

^5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER. State Asenl, 
No. 34 Olive street. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

BRONZES. FRE.NXH CLOCKS, &c. 
J. CEAWSHAW & SON, 

HAVE just received and are uow opening the largest 
and best stock ot 

Lamp« and Gas Fixtiirei^, 

Ever spen m the tjnitf-d Start's, which they off-^r low. 

For Cash Only, 

WHOLE>ALK AND RKTAIL, 

\o. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUI.S. 



A. Johnson. F. O. Sawyer, 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wli,.!.-sa:.- D'-Mler- ii; 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

X. E. corner Second and Locust street-s. 

ST. LOUIS. 

JTJ^P'^'P'^'J'^ '^^ -'I'y ■i^'-" '"^'J "''"■i?bi made to "rrler. 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

(IF NEW YORK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON, Pre.sident. 

Accumulated cash Assets. I«t Feb., 1864. $10,300,(100 

THE safest and strongest Life Insurance Company in 
the United-States. SAML COPP, Jr., Agent, 
X. W. corner Main and Second sts 



KING, DO^jST & CO., 

Importers and Jobbers of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

X I. 106 1.1... a Street. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



.A. XT O 1* l O 3Nr S . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 

147 Conyrpss street. Boston. 

REGULAR Cittalugue saU-^ ..i Dry Goml^^, Tuesdays 
HUd Fridays. Rpceived in Public Wurehou^e on 
-'.-lage. Wool, Cottuu and Merchandise gr-nerally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipt!> will be given by 
J. U. OSGOOD, PnbUc Warehouseman. 
Liberal ca^b advances made on cuusignnients. 



The Best is the Cheapest 

G. W. CUETISS & CO., 

Nj. 1 S-iUtti Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
flint Chimneys, Globes, Wuks, &c. Agents for 
Fisk's Cooking i,amp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ona. All kinils 
Coal Oil and Lamp Sunds stdd wholesale and retail. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At Xo. 9 Soiilh Fifth street. 

BIBLE'AND TRACT DEPOSITOli V. 

J. W. JIclKIYEE, 



WESTERN AiiHItTUriLlL liEPHT .\iMl 8EEII STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & Co., 

Xo. 56 X'oith Second ?lreel, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

A FULL asi-ortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
fi. and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

X'o. 39 Fourth street, oppodie the Planters' Hou.-;e. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Arti-^t in St. 
• LoUi=, oflers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of thfuist'lvca or oi ''ceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of th^m. no matter how 
laded, from which to paint a perfect llk^?ue^s. Call at 
tbp rooms and pxnmint- tlie portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE, 

03= 100 ton of R,ie- wanted for cash. .4X5 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCmULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Number of 
Policies issued ia-1863, 5,685! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of premiums re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by diviflends, 
UENRT STAGG, Agent, 
Ko. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 Worth Fourth street, 

KEEP the latet>t styles qi G'-ntlcmen's Dress Hats, 
Felt Hats of every description fur Men and Boys; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats, Straw Hats. Cloth Caps, 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, ifi^ses and Children : Travclincr 
Bah'*. Umbrellits, &,c., and Furs in their vfMsi.ii. 



^ WILIilAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail 

G^ R O C K R S . 

Xos. 75 & 77 South SL'Cund street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country pr'iniptly attf-nded to. 



CHAMOEY I. FILLEY, 

lOS illain <«ti'eet, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, (iLASS & QDEENSf ARE, 



H 



AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city, 

CHAtJNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has. accurdim: ti. ifiurns m.nie undfr oatli by al) the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two Iimmsps 
on Main street. 

CHATJNCEY I. FILLEY 



Has, accordint,' to returns madt 
i.v.T iwo hundred per cent, more 
wure house on Main street. 



tnidor oath as above. 
stuck than any Queens- 



CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full as^onment '.f ^taple and fancy China- 
Glass, Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glasses, 
BitttanniaWare, Silver'Plated Ware, Trays, Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery, "Water Coolers, Fruit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

U the only iIii,-Lt inipon-r m the city, ul Li^fldle Elliots 
is Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Fairs in London, Paris and Kew 
York, a variety of which they have liberally donated to 
the M. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 



Will receive muuth 
tures. 



>Jirect .'rMiii m.tnul ic- 



THE DA.ILY COUNTERSIGN 



!• A. Wuitei. a Witke 

D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK k WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

No. aCM Franklin aTemic, bet. Eloventh andTw. itUi sts., 
ST. LOUIS. MO. 
Rfpairiug waiiMiited and accuiatelj- exfcuted. 



SEWINC R/iACHINE CO. 

No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Veranilah Row.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO, 



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113 N. FOURTH ST.. COR. VINE, 



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:vK\v vo!i?; hisk a.vd sur.iNF | 

INSUEANC^ AGENCY. j 

BEHOLI- ) JH E LIHT: | 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OF XKVr YORK. 

Office— No. 161 liioailway. 

Ca^lr Caitiial. S6;/0 000; Surplus, $68,493; Assets $'6S,493. 

INSURKS Buildings, iffrcbandise. Household Fuiui- 
turf-. Rents, Ves.sel5 in port anri their Cargoes, and 
..ther insurable property, against loss or damage by fire. 
The insure'! leceive 75 per cent, of net profits without 
incurrins aiiv liability. 

TIMOTHY G. CHURCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWAKIi KEMEYS, .--.•. 

Home Insurance Com.pany, 

OF XEW HAVEN, CONN. 

C.-h C.ipital,- $S00,0'0; Suri/lus, 470,396 12; Assets. 

.5670,396 12. 

I.NSURES Buildings, Merihandisc, Household Furni- 
ture. Rents, Leases, and other insurable properly, 
a::ainst l-jSs or damage by fire Dealers receive 76 per 
cent of n--T profits, on Dwellings and -Merchandise risks. 
CUA.S WILSON. Sec, D, R SATTBRLEE. Pres't. 
SAM'L L, TALCOTT. (ien'l Aa't and .adjuster, 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, 5300,' 00: Surplus. January 



A&J-A:tii' 



■.hi..s.,A=4« 



m 



1. 1864, $89,375 2' 
ISA.iC R. St, JOHN, Sec 



Assets. $389 375 27. 
EDW'D ANTHONY, Prest. 



FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Insurance Comp'y. 



los a.- 



Ca-h C < 
Scrii 



New Y-'ik, 

J,4U, I 1864 $i6.1-2 641 S5, 



y 
:;al,$300.00ij; Assf 
lividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per 
HIS Company insures, at customary rates 
miuni, against loss or damage by tire; also 



:cKt 
'( pre- 
agamsT 
1 marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
'>r treight. The assured receive 75 per cent, ot the net 
pr'jfltsl without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of, at their ostion. a liberal disO"unc upon the premium. 
JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM, Pres,'t. 
ROB'T M. C. fJRAHAM. Vice Pres't. 
EDW'D .4. STANSBnRY,2d Vice Pres't. 
JOHN C. GOODRIDGE, Secretary. 
.■WESTERN BASCO.M, General Agent. 

STOCK COMPAVT — INCORPORATED 1**21, 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK 
Cash Capital, $500 000; Surplus, S-72,916 33 ; 



In C0Muecll';i with II;u.ui!-'..l .'lldsr. J", Ra!li".id, The 

Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUOCY, KEOKUK, 

' ST. JOSEPH, 

ATCHISON, 

WESTOX, 
LEATEXWOETH. 

K A N S .^ S CITY, 
OOUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

NEBKASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL, 

Certain and Close Connections 

.\re uia-le wnb tl.e Hanial'.Hl and St J'-e Rallroa'J. 

Chicago, Br.rlingtoti and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa, 

Ou and alter Sunday, November I5th, 18G3, 

St Joseph E.\press loaves St. Louis at 1:15 A. M. 

Mai; .iii'i AC' i.i::i."lati, II Trr.in at 3:30 p, m. 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of N'lth Matket street and Levee, 
with every arra:igement for the oomf- rt of passengers 

THKETS FOR" SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable iuf.irmaiion can be obtained relative to 
routes iu lowai Kansas and Nebraska, 

53= Be certain that your ticket reads: 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent, 

J, H, CONCANNON.Gener'?! Ticket Agent, 



' via North 



ON an'i .iH'-r .Moi: 
leave St. Louis 



I'da 



ANDREW J 
X, a',:runst lo 



fn2,916 33, 
WM. PITT PALMER. 
SMITH, Secretary. 



NSURES Buildings. Merchandise and other pi'jperty, 

by fire, at rates as low as oth- 

lass companies. Particular attention given to 



or damage by fire, at rates 



er - . 

the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted an,! promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



De'.en.lj.-r 7th, 1863, trains will 
follows ; 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping at all stations 

andruuuing through to Knobnoster, (208 miles,) 
Franklin Accommodation— Daily except Sunday, at 5:00 

p, M, 

Stages— Leave Dresden tor Warrensburg, Lexington, 

Pleasant Hill. Independence and Kansas City, 

daily on arrival of train. Leave Sedalia (or 

Springfield. Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 

Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 

•train; Leave Tipton every evening for BoonviUe 

Passengers taking the 8:20 A. K. train from St. Louis, 

connect at Franklin with tr.-iin daily for Rolla and in- 

termerliate stations. Stiiges leave Bolla every morninc 

for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtairied at thePassengei De- 
pot corner of Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Office. No. 42 Fourth street, 
un.ler the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't, 
E W. WALLACE, General Tlck.-t Agent. 



Company, 



139 



SEWING MACHINES, 

N". SO North Fifth streei, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



UNION LINE. 

Dm TraooilalM k Immu Go. 

PAST FREIGHT LINK EAST AND WE«T VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

X. STEVENS A«erit. 
N,-' 49 Olive stree: ST LODIS 



Phcenix Insurance 

BROOKLYN, N. Y 
Ofl\,;e.— N:,. 1 Court street. Brooklyn, N. Y.; No 

Broadway, New York. 
Cash Capital. .?500,000; Surplus. March 1. 1864, $2-22,- 
219 20; Assets, .?722,219 20. 
NSURaNCE against loss by (ire, Marine, Lake, Caiial 
and Inland transportation. 

STEPHEN CROWELL, President. 
EDGAR W. CROWELL, Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 



SAFEST .VND CHE.VPEST SYSTEM OF INSURANCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cr. Maiden Lane,) N. Y 

Cash Capital, ?400,000; Assets, Feb, 1, 1864, JoS2,000. 

Scrip .lividend. 1861, 60 per cent.! Scrip dividend, 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
cent, of net profits Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
dise, Furniture, Rents, Lease=. against loss or damage 
by fire .ind marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals. 
IBO C. S.\TTBRLBE, President. 
HENRY WESTON, Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTHROP, Secretary, 
WM, A SCOTT. Ass't Sec'y. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad. 



Spring Arrang'-'ment, cnnirai-ncit'g April 4. 1864, 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot 
daily, as follow 



For Pilot Knob, Potos 
For Desoto at 



and all stations, at.,.6:l,5 k. »l, 
6:16 A. H. and 4 p. M 



-Will leave 



..3:00 p. M- 
..3:60 p.m. 
. and 6:3,1 p. M 



, M. 



, 2:00 and 



Returning 

Pilot Knob at 

Potosi at.,,.T,,. 

DeSoto at o:"" *■ "■ 

Garondelei Accommodation Trains, 
For Carondelet at 6:15. 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, a. 

2 00 4 00 6:25. 7:30. 9;00 and 11:30 P, 
For D'.cks at 6:15. 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, 

For JeR-erson Barracks and Quarantine at «:15, 11:30 A, 
M,, and 4:00 p. M, 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 A. M.; 1:00 and 7:50 P. M. 
JefTerson Barracks at 7:40 i. M ; 1:05 and 7:65 p. M. 
Docksat7:64, 9:15, 10:33, A. M.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:45 P, M. 
Carondelet at 6:30. 6:20, S 00, 9:20. 10:40, A. M,; 1:20, 
3:1U, 5:48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:45 p, M, 

S. D BARLOW, Pres't Si Sup't, 
ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent. 



Wkt Hailg (Countragn. 



PUBLISHED BY THK LADIES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



'POSSUNT QUIA fOSSK VIDENTUR.' 



ISTo. 11. 



St. Louis, IVIay 30, 1864. 



Price 10 Cents. 



Mavaobes /Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
aiANAOBES, -^Mrs. g. A. RANLETT. 

Editor, ANNA C. BRACKETT. 



Monday, May 30, 1864. 



Reduced Rates of Admission, on. and 
after Friday Morning, May- 30th. 

ADMISSIOK 60 ct3. 

CHILDRBK ; ..Halt Price. 

Doors open from 6 p. m. t& H p. m. Hxhibition and 
sales close promptly at 11 o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. ast>. flOSKQRANS, Presia'ent 



Head QCAitTEas of the Finance Committee 
Or THE MisB. Val. San fair. 

L'AIR BuiLDINQ, 

St Louis, Itfay 19, 1864, 
To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments 
The "Central Finance Committee 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ton (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob'S servant, 

S. W. Fox, 
Chairman Gen. Fin. Com, 
M. J. LippMAK, Sec'y. 

(^°The Finance Committee have their 
Head Qu.irtera near the Floral Department. 



have 
Proof 



THE FAIR. 



THIS NKW BKDiroRD TABLB. 

From the shore of the great ocean, from the 
coast of the old Bay State, where the home- 
returning ships come laden with spoil from 
the monsters of the deep, and the wh.^rve8 are 
fragrant with oil, (or were till kerosene rusted 
the harpoons, and threatened to hang them up 
forever) come to the great West, strangers 
with their hands and hearts full of good 
things for the Western Sanitary Commission 
They brought with them articles which are 
very rare and curious, articles which are deli- 
cate and beautiful. They furniahed with their 
contributions one table to overflowing, and 
were obliged to iransTer part of their goods to 
another, which they hold in common with the 
Mission Schools, New Bedford holding the 
north end and the schools the south of the ta- 



ble just south of the Fairbanks Scales. They 
had a great number of rare and beautiful 
shells, most of which have been sold. Two 
very large ones were purchased by a gentle- 
man of Illinois, to ornament his garden. 
Some baskets of shells, arranged with taste, 
are still left. They are arranged like baskets 
of sea-mosses, and show a groat variety of col- 
oring and shape. There is one large one with 
a frame of shells, which is especially notewor- 
thy. They remind us of the sea, so far away, 
with its tumbling billows lashed to foam as 
they strike the rock-bound shore, or smoothly 
gliding up the beach and dying in a ripple at 
your feet, while the pleasant murmur of the 
receding sand and pebbles on the beach was 
almost audible as we looked, and we fancied 
we could smell the salt air, which is, in spite 
of all contradictions, so fresh and invigora- 
ting. The New Bedford table abounds in 
photographs of all kinds, New Bedford being 
a famous place for their production. One can 
there find views of scenery in many parts of 
the world, for stereoscopes or for pictures sim- 
ply, and copies of favorite artists. But the 
things which perhaps would most intere.st 
W'jjtern people are those at the table northx>f 
the Floral Department. Here we found the 
genuine whalebone, just as it is taken from 
the mouth of the whale, and the sword of the 
sword-fish, which makes him s(f dangerous a 
customer. These sword-fish are caught, or 
rather harpooned, in quite large numbers, at 
the proper season and times, off the islands of 
Martina's Vineyard and Nantucket. Their 
flesh is firm, somewhat pinkish in color. It is 
brjiled in steaks, and forms a most hearty and 
excellent meal. Then we have here clubs and 
paddles from the South 3e:i Islands, made of 
fine, dark wood, and minutely carved. Some 
of the clubs are made formidable by the 
shirks' teeth, which are thickly fastened 
arojnd them, and which would render them 
anything but an agreeable nurprise wheii 
thsy struck. Then there is an idol from the 
same far-away islands, not particularly pre- 
possessing in appearance to us, but doubtless 
consideroJ e.xquiaito by the natives. On the 
whole, we suppose people desire their idols to 
be strong rather than beautiful. 

Mr. Allen, who has the charge of this de- 
partment, ia a Massachusetts teacher, and 
among other curiosities, bring-! from his boy.s 
a collection of birds' eg!;3, nicely arrange 1, 
and a case of butterflies, both of which are 
their own work. We had neirly forgotten 
the whale's teeth and the statuary of sjiorm.i 
ceti, which make one think of moulds of 
blarc-maiige, in their whileoess and apparent 
softness. 



Returning to the other table, we find some 
beautiful autumn leaves, both real and paint- 
ed, and a great variety of elegant fancy-work 

Mr. and Mrs. Allen have made many warm 
friends during their sojourn in the city, or 
rather in the Fair, for they have devoted their 
whole time to the arrangement and care of 
the goods intrusted to them ; and not the least 
thing the Sanitary Commission will have to 
thank New Bedford, Massachusetts, for will 
be the presence and genial influence of her 
representatives. 

TURNTBRKIIf. 

We are unable to speak of this table in its 
first arrangement, and therefore may possibly 
do it some little injustice. It stands just 
north-west of the Floral Temple, and among 
its decorations above, has three shields, on 
which we read, in German letters, the words 
"Stark," "Frei," "Treu." It shows several 
Chinese lanterns, which are the only ones we 
have noticed in the building, and has a vari- 
ety of worsted work. 

NKtT YORK DBPARTMKNT, 

This occupies .^i large, enclosod space, just 
south of the New England Kitchen. The ar- 
ticles here were exhibited at the New York 
Fair, and not having been sold, were donated 
to this one. Here we find a great variety of 
articles, from hardware and furniture to 
books and apothecaries' stores, "for beautify- 
ing the complexion." A large French mir- 
ror, worth $200, was raffled here the other 
day. A dressing-table, also, which, in its 
profusenesa of ornament, is decidedly New 
i'ork-ish, was also disposed of. 

Our account of this department must neces- 
sarily bo somewhat wandering, as it embrace.'* 
80 many diSerent things. 

A curious hardware arrangement for clean 
ing knives may be found here. If effectual, 
it would be quite desirable. Thoreare a num- 
ber of copies of a book, which purports to be 
an account of the "Philanthropic Results of 
the War in America." An exquisite opera- 
oloakandaset of laces are exhibited on the 
east side, from a St. Louis merchant. 

From the department of Arms and Tro- 
phies, in New York, they have a number of 
curious old guns and swords, all of which 
have been captured during the present war, 
some of the tatter having been found in rebel 
houses, and bearing indubitable evidence of 
great age. It is supposed some of them date 
bAck to the time of Do Soto These are all 
for sals. '1 hen a Hungarian co.it demands 
attention. It is of whit-" woolen material, and 
embroidered with worsted in a style wonderful 



2 



THE D^II^Y COXJNTERSiaiSr. 



to behold. There are some gold and silver- 
plated pistols, with ivory handles, which wo 
suppose are considered very fine, but if any of 
our numerous (?) friends desire to present us 
with a pistol, (which, by the way, we want 
more than anything else just at present, except 
a sniff of sea air) we desire that they will not 
give us one of that style. Choose a genuine 
Colt's six-shooter, with none of your gold and 
.silver, but plain steel, with a dark handle, in 
a mahogany box, with plenty of balls and 
powder. So now, you know exactly the style. 
Just remember. 

CHARITABLE IirSTITTJTIOKS. 

This department has been furnished from 
many different sources. We mention them 
as the names hang on the wall, surrounded 
by green wreaths : Mission Free School, 
Girls' Industrial Home, Orphans' Home, Pro- 
testant Orphan Asylum, House of Refuge, 
Home of the Friendless, Institution for the 
Blind, several Catholic Institutions, and the 
"Work House. They have had a great va- 
riety of articles, many of them very beauti- 
ful. Some doll's sofas, made by hand, are 
worthy of mention as being the work of 
some aged women. An Odd Fellows' Ke- 
galia also ornaments the wall. Here is a 
great variety of pin-cushions, worsted work 
of all descriptions, and children's clothing. 
Two solid silver goblets, presented by the St. 
Vincent's Insane Asylum, attract attention, 
as also several large bouquets of artificial flow- 
ers. This department, as has already been 
said, holds half of the table just south of the 
great scales; and at this place are several rare 
and beautiful things, someof which, concealed 
from the vulgar gaze, we have been permitted 
to see. They are some beautiful head-dresses 
from Fayal, made of the fibres of the aloe 
tree, and they resemble exquisite lace; also 
some "loves" of baskets of the same mate- 
rial. Then there is a box full of ladies' neck- 
ties, just from Paris. They are, of course, 
something entirely new, and very beautiful. 
Through the kindness of Eastern friends, 
prominent among whom must be mentioned 
Mrs. Thomas Lamb, of Boston, this table has 
been supplied with the rarest and most deli- 
cate articles. Work-baskets of many patterns 
have been abundant here, but found a rapid 
sale. Some exquisite paper-folders, made of 
the whitest wood, and painted in water col- 
ors, with blue violets, and all kinds of lovely 
wild flowers, are beyond all praise. There are 
also some beautifully painted fans, each bear- 
ing a bunch of autumn leaves. The children 
of the Mission Schools have done good work 
for many weeks in different ways for the sol- 
diers, as the result shows. There are some 
curious feather flowers, which should not be 
passed over in silence; and an elephant all ca- 
parisoned with rider, &c., still waits to find 
an owner. 

eollamI) kitchen. 

Query: Do the Germans always eat, stand- 
ing up ? We found it rather uncomfortable 
last night, taking tea there, more especially 
as the waffles were so nice that we wanted to 
enjoy them more at our ease. But it was no 



use. We either had to stand up, and we wore 
too tired for that, or to sit down with our 
chocolate about on a level with our foreheads 
—which was not so agreeable. But then we 
don't mean to complain. We suppose it was all 
right, only we don't know whether it is always 
so in Holland-land. This kitchen, prettily or- 
namented, and occupying the northeast cor- 
ner of the building, is continually filled with 
a hungry multitude. A semi-circular coun- 
ter separates the waitresses, with their jaunty 
dresses, from those whom they serve so will- 
ingly, and with such fascinating German ac- 
cent. As we happen to have been behind the 
scenes here, we can safely speak of the neat- 
ness and despatch with which the cooking is 
carried on, of the nicely prepared chocolate, 
and the patient cooks, who even in the hottest 
days of the Fair, complained not of tiie heat 
or the fatigue — which must of course be great. 

NBW ENGLAND KITCHEN. 

This has been visited by everybody, so that 
it is almost superfluous to describe it : and yet 
we must speak of the ample fire-place, with 
its hooka and andirons, the old-fashioned 
brick oven, the apples drying on a string over 
head, the corn hanging, and the long tables 
where people make great eftbrts to eat from 
blue-edged crockery, with two-tined forks, and 
wonder how to do it. Grandma Brown has 
had so large a family that she has not al- 
ways been able to preserve order; but aided 
by Mrs. Deacon Twitchell, who knits a stock- 
ing long enough for a whole regiment at once, 
she gets along as comfortably as could be ex- 
pected. 

SODA FOTINTVINB. 

Of these there are several, but the two prin- 
cipal ones are that from New Bedford, and 
Lippinootl's, ^ust north of the Floral Temple. 
You can find his place of business corner of 
Eighth and St. Charles ; and if he always 
there keeps his fountain as bright and his soda 
as cold and refreshing, it may be worth your 
while to "call round" or "drop in" some 
hot day. The table is of the same shape as 
the Fairbanks Scales' Department, adorned 
with flags and festooned with wreaths, and 
looks always neat, and clean and bright. 
There are plenty of tenders and plenty of 
soda, for that fountain never runs dry, espe- 
cially in summer. 

THE NEW BEDFORD SODA FOUNTAIN 

has attracted much attention, from its being 
one of a new patent, which, with Tufts' pa- 
tent, was last year disputing for the favor of 
the Eastern people. The arrangement is of 
marble, and it reminds one of Anderson, the 
Wizard, for all kinds of syrups seem to flow 
from the same reservoir. Along the two sides 
silver eagles, just ready to take flight, poise 
their wings, and, by unpoising them for a 
minute, the syrups flow. Then the drink is 
rendered cool, — no, "cool" don't express it — 
cold, by ground ice, which is combined with 
the soda. Half of the net proceeds of sales 
here are given to the Fair. The fountain is 
Dow's patent. 



HORSE-SHOES VERSUS WITCHES. 

How often in our childish days we have 
seen an old shoe securely nailed to a barn or 
house in New England, and on asking what 
it was for, have been told that it kept off the 
witches. It is always considered a lucky onic r. 
to pick one up in the road, though what mag- 
ical virtue inheres in them we were never able 
to discover. But he may well consider him- 
self lucky who picks up for 25 cents a bunch 
of them, as manufactured in the main aisle of 
the Fair building. The small machine is a 
miniature representation of the great one in 
Troy, N. Y.,the patentee being H. Burton, 
Esq. This little machine devours block tin, 
but the large one eats just as easily, red-hot 
iron. A feeder draws in the metal, scissors 
cut it oft' of the required length, a relentless 
hand seizes it, bends it into shape, and hands 
it to a die, which impresses it with the nail 
holes, and casts it off, and it drops out, a fin- 
ished shoe. This same little machine was on 
exhibition at New York, and they sold $2,700 
worth of shoes during the continuance of the 
Fair. 



OFFERINGS. 



In ages gone by a building was made, 
According to Heaven's command ; 

(The Lord works by means,) and to render 
their aid, 
Came with offerings a liberal band. 

They came with their ear-rings, their bracelets 
and rings, 

Their tablets— all jewels of gold — 
Blue, purple, and scarlet, fine linen and skins. 

Brought these liberal people of old. 

The rulers forgot not their offerings to bring. 

Of oils and spices and stones ; 
They knew all they had was from Israel's King 

And they would not be misers or drones. 

Gold, silver and brass were willingly brought. 
Nor to spin did wise women refuse ; 

They gave till the workmen had more than 
they sought, 
Nor refrained as if fearing to lose. 

But there was one offering I would not pass by. 
An offering in modern times rare, 

And tell me, with daughters of Jacob to vie, 
Would you try it, ye fashionable fair ? , 

Their mirrors — their mirrors — some good wo- 
men gave, 

Though perchance they were needy as you; 
Yet to forward the work they'd not even save 

Their glasses so constant and true. 

And now, candid reader — man, woman or 
child. 

Of whatever age or degree — 
Where'er thou art,hath not Providence smiled , 

And poured down its blessings on thee? 

Then haste with a willing heart — haste to tlie 
Fair, 

If aught for our land you would do. 
And attain, if you can, their beneficence ram. 

Whose example we've held up to view. 



THE D^ILY COUI^TERSIGI^. 



3 



A DRTVR IN CALOXITTA. 

[CONCT.UDKD.] 

We turned suddenly into a lane with a sus- 
picious looking ditch on each side of it, and 
so narrow that we could only hold our breath 
and pray that no carriage might be coming 
the other way. 

Boards thrown across these miniature Styx- 
es led to booths where all sorts of merchandise, 
from glass beads to grain and muslin, were 
offered for sale. The place swarmed with 
children of all sizes, clad in that convenient 
brown skin with which nature had furnished 
them. Most of them had a key tied around 
the waist by a string. What purpose this key 
serves, or what hidden treasures it is supposed 
to unlock, is a mystery that I know nothing 
of; but certain it is, that in these "back-slums" 
of heathendom, a string with a Itey tied to it 
around the waist, and nothing else, is looked 
upon as full dre.ss for children. 

The lane seemed to wax narrower, and the 
thought of that possible carriage coming the 
other way, was enough to make one's hair 
stand on end, when we suddenly emerged 
from "durance vile" in front of a great house, 
a palace in extent, set in a large green yard, 
dotted with statues, where strange birds, tall 
and graceful, dipped their crimson heads in 
the fountains, and stalked about after the man- 
ner of all long-legged creatures. It was a 
startling antithesis to the filth and closeness of 
the bazaar. 

Calcutta has been well called the "City of 
Palaces," and the "City of the Ditch." In no 
other, can these extremes so habitually meet. 

The place is one of many belonging to Sham 
Churn MuUick, a rich Baboo who gets rid of 
some of his money in works of art, though 
said to be incapable of appreciating the beau- 
ty of his possessions. The house is built around 
a square, if one may say so, having a fountain 
in the center. Here the Baboo receives and 
entertains his guests when he gives one of the 
great "Nautches," or dances, common among 
the wealthy natives. The great room which 
we entered first, occupied one whole side of 
the house, and was nearly filled with pictures, 
statues and vases. I was deeply intent on a 
piece of bronze, when an unmistakable cackle 
met my ear ; and on the floor at the other end 
of the room, was a wire cage, containing a 
white' hen and her brood of chicks, white 
as herself. This motherly old hen wa.i the 
very counterpart of her who cackles in many 
a New England farm-yard, and seemed to en- 
joy her new position immensely. Round her 
were parrots and cockatoos, with their food 
thrown earele.ssly on the floor — the same an- 
tithesis of luxury and dirt, always visible iu 
Calcutta. 

The drawing-rooms up stair.s held many 
beautiful things, but so huddled together 
that there was little iileasure in looking at 
them. The East Indian cannot understand 
thatessentialelemeatof beauty and taste which 
Willis calls "just enoughness." 

Part of the grounds are taken up with rare 
animals in cages. I looked longest at a white 
jackal, the first that I had seen alive— (and 
stuffed animals, like pressed flowers, are worse 



than none.) This one was of a dead white 
color, smooth and sleek, and in his face an 
expression of low cunning I have never seen 
equalled in man or beast. His faded yellow 
eyes and white lashes proved suggestive, and 
we christened him "Uriah Heep" on the spot. 
The bite of a jackal is said to be deadly poison. 
Every man's hand is against them, and great 
numbers have been shot about the city ; but 
they still muster largely on the bank of the 
river, and howl dismally o' nights over their 
prey, till one almost believes it a human vic- 
tim whose shrieks one bears. 

The fast gathering clouds warned us of our 
presumption in trusting to pleasant weather in 
the rainy season, but we lingered a moment 
by the fountain, and threw bread to the crim- 
son-crested birds, then threaded again the 
labyrinth of bazaars, came out into broad Eng- 
lish streets, met all the world hurrying home 
from its 3un.set drive, and regained our house 
in time to watch the first torrent of rain, 
which descended wrathfull3' as if in revenge 
for our respite of a few hours. 



[Of course this comes all the way from the 
hub of the universe.] 

OLD FANEUIL HALL. 



The Yankee shout from far and near, 
Which broken ranks in flying hear, 
Shall be a rousing Northern cheer 

From Old Fanbdil Hall! 

E. E. H. 



Come, soldiers, join a Yankee song. 
And cheer us as we march alomg, 
With Yankee voices, full and strong. 

Join in chorus all ; 
Our Yankee notions here we bring, 
Our Yankee chorus here wesing, 
So make the Dixie forest ring. 

With "Old Fanecil Hall!" 

II. 
When first our fathers made us free. 
When old King George first taxed the tea, 
They swore they would not bend the knee, 

But armed them one and all ! 
In days like those the chosen spot 
To keep the hissing water hot. 
To pour the tea leaves in the pot, 

On Old Faneuil Hall !J 

IIL 

So when, to steal our tea and toast, 
At Sumter first the rebel host 
Prepared to march along the coast, 

At .JotT. Davis' call ; 
He stood on Sumter's tattered flag. 
To cheer them with the game of brag. 
And bade them fly his rebel rag 

Was Old Fa.veuil Hall. 

IV. 

But v/ar's a game that two can play ; 
They waked u? up tlint very day, 
And bade the Yankees come away 

Down South — at Abram's call! 
y\.nd so I learned my facings right. 
And 60 I packed my knapsack tight. 
And then I spent the parting night 

In Old Panuuil Hall! 

v. 

And on that day which draws so nigh. 
When rebel ranks our steel shall try — 
When sounds at last the closing cry 
"Charge bayonets all" 



THE FIR-TREE. 
[concluded.] 



"And I my Poles," said the Winter. The 
fickle Spring agreed to everything, so he could 
gain his own object ; and the Autumn hoped 
to indemnify himsolf in some other way. So 
the bargain was concluded, and the Spring 
wished to ent,er on his rule, when the 
thoughtful Winter said, "But that one may 
not appropriate all the beauties of Earth, let 
us divide them.'' 

"Good!" said the Spring; "I take ^the 
buds!" 

"To me belong the flowers!" said Summer. 
"The fruits are mine," cried the covetous 
Autumn, "and the Winter may keep the 
leaves of the trees." 

The Winter had nothing against that ; the 
bargain was concluded and the Spring began 
his reign. He kissed out the buds on the 
trees and flowers, and everything laughed 
around him. When the buds were bursting, 
and a thousand colors shone out on leaf and 
blossom. Summer ascended the throne of the 
Earth. But then the order began to waver ; 
for the Autumn, who was always on the look- 
out for his share, concluded a distinct bar- 
gain with the Summer. Summer must leave 
him some flowers; he gave her fruits in 
exchange; yet, as they say, he was no loser 
by it, and has kept the best for himself. Now 
he came to the sole power, and collected the 
fruits with busy hands ; but that he had a 
right to do. But something else had occurred 
whereby the poor Winter was greatly de- 
ceived. You remember that in the division, 
the leaves of the trees fell to Winter. But in 
the glowing season of love, when above, leaf 
hung on leaf, and below in the grass the flow- 
ers shone and coquettishly displayed their 
thousand hues, there began a courtship he. 
tween the leaves and the flowers. As is often 
the case, this love began with all kinds of 
raillery. When the warm, gleaming sun 
wished to shine upon the flowers, the leaves 
of the trees interposed ; but before the blos- 
soms expected it, they bent, so that the sun- 
beams suddenly fell down and blinded the lit- 
tle ones. The flowers shut their eyes and the 
leaves tittered above on the twigs. And when 
a quickening rain came, the leaves intercept- 
ed the drops, and when the flowers thought it 
was all over, they let them fall, so that the 
blossoms were frightened and shook their 
heads. What was.'only fun at first, soon be- 
cahie a service of love ; for Ihe sun grew hot- 
tar and hotter, and the poor, tender flowers 
would all have been withered if the leaves 
had not received, like a shield, the fiery ar- 
rows of his rays. After this deeper earnest 
of liking, fun was no longer sufficient for 
them, and they sought a means of union. 
Yet, there hung the leaves above and the 
flowers shone in the grass. Love always 
knows how to find a way. Leaves and bios- 



4 



THE D^ILY COXJN TERSiaiSr. 



8om8 had Boon chosen a meEsenger to bear up 
and down their sighs and -vows, —the Ivy. 
He grew up among the flowers and twined 
himself, a verdant wreath, up to the leaves of 
the trees, pressed on to leaf after leaf, the 
ladder of sweet vows, a silent chain of love. 
"Who does not recognize this grateful calling 
at the first glance— who does not feel blowing 
upon him from the evergreen boughs a breath 
like the silent sighs of enthusiastic young 
love? And the leaves and flowers were de- 
lighted with this messenger. Then the Au- 
tumn's kingdom came to an end, and he 
wished to pluck the last flowers upon the 
meadows. The leaves grew pale with long- 
ing, and besought the Autumn with earnest 
entreaties, to let them fall, only once, to their 
perishing loved ones. And the Autumn bark- 
ened to their prayers, although it had no 
right to, and it was encroaching on the Win- 
ter, to whom alone belonged power over the 
leaves. The Autumn shook the trees, and 
the tree leaves fluttered down to the earth. 
Now there was indeed a mad life of love. The 
Autumn, who was delighted with it, played 
in a wild way ; it blew the leaves in a whirl- 
ing dance around the flowers, until heavy and 
tired, they bowed their heads, and the leaves, 
at the last song that the Autumn roared, sank 
into eternal slumber. Then the Winter 
came on. Cold and barren the field and 
wood received him. Nothing green met him, 
except us, poor Firs ; for no little blossom 
had desired to attempt loving play with our 
needles, and the Ivy crept from tree to tree 
as if it wished to adorn a triumphal arch for 
the Winter, and from branch to branch, as 
if it would hide the faithlessness of the leaves, 
and lend one grace to the trees for their lost, 
withered foliage. 

The Winter saw it with emotion, and while 
he angrily chased and hunted over ice and 
snow the lost leaves, left against their wills, 
and hanging lonely here and there upon the 
twigs, he said gaily to the ivy-leaves, "I will 
protect you ; I will preserve you for the 
friendly service that you have chosen ; be and 
remain love's messengers ; bear silent greet- 
ings from leaf to flower, from Autumn to 
Spring ; form an eternal bridge from season 
to season. Tour vocation is to embrace and 
to unite: you, evergreen souvenirs of fields 
and forests, you yourselves shall break the 
force of Winter." 

So spake the Winter to the Ivy ; but to us 
Fir-trees he gave his heartiest liking, and pre- 
pared for us honors of which you other trees 
were not partakers. 

"And what were they?" asked the other 
trees, with injured tones. 

"The Winter is the season of soul," contin- 
ued the Fir-tree ; therefore he recognized and 
honored it in the Ivy. Men know it ; for at 
no time do they draw nearer to each other 
than in the winter. So, also; he brings with 
him the tender, holy, mysterious Christmas 
festival; so you see in his train that most 
friendly spirit, Santa Klaus, that is, the love 
of parents and friends. But that is not true. 
When he practices his magic, it is all over 
with men. Day and night the mother plans 
in the early winter, but only because Santa 



Klaus whispers in her ear ; and ho who goes 
out on Christmas Eve to purchase, always 
brings home more than he meant ; always 
lightens his purse more than he intended. It 
is not that the lovely things charm him ; ii is 
Santa Klaus, who beckons and whispers over 
them all, and inclines him to open his hand ; 
and so, again and again, until he has made 
ready the most abundant Christmas-joy. We 
Fir-trees, we know it, for we always stand in 
the midst of it; we are the Christmas-trees^ 
and the good Santa Klaus puts us in the very 
midst of the Christmas rejoicings. We are 
never lacking, whether in castle or cottage. 
If the parents are ever so poor, they hang a 
pair of little candles on our green boughs, for 
the little children. Gold and silver are hung 
upon us ; we bear glittering fruits, and the 
children clap their hands before us ; for when 
everything else is so beautiful, the Christmas- 
tree is still the fairest. Santa Klaus has hid- 
den in it his own most especial, most wonder- 
ful magic. Perhaps the children love the 
Christmas-tree so well because it is, itself, like 
a rich child's soul. Upon the green twigs of 
Hope they hang all kinds of brilliant images ; 
there it stands, rich and golden, mysterious 
and inexplicable. But one glittering image 
after another falls ; the gold was dust ; the 
hopes fade ; the secret is disclosed. With the 
last spangle which is removed, the marvel 
vanishes, and there is nothing left but a with- 
ered Fir-tree. In the mind of the child, one 
golden dream vanishes after another ; one se- 
cret after another, in which it veils itself, is 
disclosed ; and life is elsewhere as it is in the 
soul of the child. 

"When all the spangles fall, is thy glory 
over ?" asked the Aspen. 

"Then they put the tree into the fire-place," 
said the Fir, "and then it often hears many a 
lovely story, which men relate as they look 
into the glow. It listens well, but if anything 
happens which displeases it, it snaps, so that 
the sparks fly out, and men draw together 
about the chimney ; and if the golden apples 
too are consumed, the children look sorrow- 
fully out of their corner, when the Christmas- 
tree is consumed. 

'That, you see, is the history of the Winter 
and the Fir-trees. Sometime I will tell you a 
story that a Christmas-tree heard in the chim- 
ney corner ; lor men also know very beauti- 
ful stories. 

' Yes, Bometime .'" 



A friend sends us the following. We give 
it entire : 

THE SKATING PARK, 

What is it? Where is it? Car, you skate on 
it ? and How much is it ? are questions asked 
minutely — hourly — sometimes quite weekly. 
To pass from interrogatories to exclamations 
is but the work of a moment. Time annihi- 
lates Space, and as there is plenty of both, 
there is no danger of cither being used up 
very soon, (except with "we," Editors) ; oven 
if they were "Kilkenny khats, it would be 
exlremely difficult to determine which had the 
longest tail Our "khat'a"tail waa bitten off 



early in the contest, so. there is no end to it 
now — and the problem is reduced to; — The 
length of throat required for the other khat ' 
Will some of our WathematicianB dissolve 
it ? Where are YOU,- IKE ? 

(Note to Editor — Typical crescendo). But 
in the language of the fioin' Iho' Artistic ar- 
temus — our peace is Skatin' Park, and we 
will per se de tu bisnis. Where is it? There! 
right by the man who is selling tickets for the 
Stereo — stop ! ah ! tycoon— that's it, — the 
invention of a celebrated Japanese dignitary, 
who, having completed his apparatus, to the 
entire satisfaction of his numerous friends and 
many others, was challenged by an envious 
rival — he accepted — and the " consequence 
was" he died of Haram Scarum— he never 
recovered, and did not live long enough to 
know it— the inevitable fate of Genius. The 
one on exhibition at the Fair is the only live 
one in the West. You should see it — and as 
you pass out, turn to the right and visit the 
Skating Park. Remember Davy Crockett— 
"Be sure you're right, then go ahead." Now 
there comes a man, who pokes his head in at 
the ticket orifice— rather unceremoniously too 
— goak ! I "Where's yerice? Where's yer 
skates I Can't see it!" — we don't ask him to 
buy a ticket — but let him have his ill-humor 
all to himself, and turn to make change for 
the good-natured countenance that wants — 
"six — two for us and four for them." They 
do look a little sold as their vision rests on 
the bare walls of the apartment, but it is for 
a moment only ; it is a real study to note the 
change of countenance as they approach the 
brilliant scene — the harsh lines of disappoint- 
ment that disfigure the mouth and brow, 
round off into the smoother one of delight, — 
eyes trinkle, and the bright faces of the little 
ones are alive with merriment. " Oh 1 Pa, 
can't we buy it?" "Aint they going it?" 
they exclaim. Father looks at mother and 
both are as well pleased as the children. — 
That cavalry chap who is looking intently at 
the "Gal with the yeller dress on," soon dis- 
covers she is flirting with an officer. "Oh! 
here, now — I guess not, shoulderstraps I" 
Cavalry chap No. 2 thinks, by tho way he 
" slings on the style," he belongs to the 12th, 
and so they continue. All are delighted, if 
we may judge by the expression of words 
and countenance. Now — what is the Skat- 
ing Park ' We can only say— go and see ! 
Go and see ( The price of admission is only 
ten cents—don't fail to go and take the chil- 
dren, too. 

Remember ! it is in the corner near the Ja- 
panese Stereo— Stop > 
' TYCOON. 

;:;;■■••' t ! f — 



DIALOGUE OVEBHEART>. 

Capri-cloaf, Young Lady— "Dear foe, Mr. 
Smith, have you seen that lovely picture in 
the Art Gallery where tho purple in the ?Icy 
melts into the blue so exquisitely ?" 

Man in a hurry— "Yes, of course. Tlvy 
havo to keep a rofrigorator under it all tlie 
time, to prevent it from doing so." 



THE D^ILY OOTJISTTERSIGN^. 



THE AIjABAMA and THK 
GEORGE GRIHWOI^D. 

[Tbe George Griewold was the vessel in 
which food waj sent to the starving English 
operatives irom New England.] 
Go forth ! said the men of England, 

And scour the Western seas ; 
Ravage the wave with your leaden hail, 
Burn and destroy each Northern sail 

That fills with the blowing breeze. 

And go '. said the men of the North, 
Let the West wind favoring ri.^e ; 
Go drive the ravening wolf from the door : 
Go feed the hungry, go aid the poor. 
Where the starving laborer dies. 

And again carue the voice from England — , 
Bid your deep toned wolves of war 

Tell to the world how we love the right ; 

Show that honor and freedom are our delight 
In the cannon's echoing roar. 

But hark ! said the men of the North, 

To the calls of want and woe ; 
Fill up the hold with the golden grain 
That waved on the summer's Western plain, 

Ere the sickle laid it low. 

God speed ! said the men of England ; 

Our thirst for red gold is strong : 
If others suffer while rich are we. 
What is it to us who is bond or free — 

Whether right shall conquer or wrong ? 

God speed ! said the men of the North, 

That the sea-girt isle may see, 
Though our brother's blood is shed like rain. 
Though our country swoons in her mortal pain. 

That we live for humanity. 

So go forth ! said the men of England, 

And scour the Western seas ; 
Ravage the wave with your leaden hail; 
Burn and destroy each Northern sail 

That fills with the blowing breeze. 

And go ! said the men of the North, 
Let the West wind favoring rise ; 
Go drive the ravening wolf from the door : 
Go feed the hungry, go aid the poor, 
Where the starving laborer dies. 

Harvard Coli.eqb. 



The gentleman who has taken a share in 
eoerything, called at No. 20, last evening, 
with the indignant remark that we had not 
yet had any notice in our paper of the thing 
he had drawn. 

What can we do about it ? 



Why is No. U one of the most liberal De- 
partments of our Pair? Because its supplies 
.■ill the Krums (crumbs) for the fishing pond. 



What is the difference between a boy who 
has been whipped, and one with a severe-head 
cold? 

One blows hia noaf, another knows hia 



A MORNING CAIjL. 

It may not be generally known, yet any one 
may assure himself by experiment, that the 
spinal marrow is an exceedingly delicate part 
of the human organization, and that its rup- 
ture, which would be caused by the disloca- 
tion of the first vertebra, will assuredly cause 
the death of the unhappy person, a victim 
either to cruel chance or rash experiment. In 
adults, this part is stronger than in children ; 
yet in none will it endure much tampering 
with. 

It was ignorance of this little fact, which I 
thus generously communicate to you, free of 
all charge except your attention, which stained 
my hands with human blood, and rendered 
me an object of hatred and aversion to my 
fellow-men. Ere that time, I was an inno- 
cent, prattling lad ; I am now morose and 
prematurely old. I was then the pride and 
hope of my family, and at once the adoration 
and envy of my friends ; but now my career 
is blighted, and I am loathed by all. This 
was the turning point of ray career, which I 
propose to describe, although my powers are 
hardly capable of doing the subject justice. 

It was a pleasant morning in June when I 
left my happy home to visit a married lady, a 
cousin of mine, who lived not far off. Her 
name, for ohvious reasons, I will call Smith. 
She was of course young, lovely and accom- 
plished, according to the obituary notices — 
(but why do I anticipate ?J — and I calculated 
on enjoying my visit, without a doubt. Her 
husband, whose name, for more obvious rea- 
sons, I will call Smith, was a well-to-do mer- 
chant, devoted to his wife and only son, a smart 
little boy of about four summers. Such was 
the family I was about to visit. 

I reached the house without accident, rang 
the hell with precision, was ushered in, and 
calmly awaited my cousin's entrance. It is 
unnecessary (o repeat our whole conversation. 
Those who are interested to a sufficient extent, 
may have their curio.sity gratified by turning 
to any fashionable novel. I believe it was 
about the weather, the opera, etc., but we were 
interrupted by little Eddie, (the boy of four 
summers,) who rushed into the room, asking 
his mother to give him two cents with which 
to buy some candy. Eddie was so talented 
and witty a child that ho used to be a princi- 
pal contributor to that quarter of the Editor's 
Drawer of Harper's Magazine which contains 
the utterances of our little one or two year 
olds. 

His mother adored the boy, praised his 
smartness much to his harm, and was in the 
habit of making him showoff before company 
— an exceedingly pernicious habit, as the se- 
quel showed. She bade Eddie repeat a few 
passages of Paradise Lost, which he did with 
an eloquence and grace which the writer of 
this history in vain aspires to. He was inimi- 
table in his representation of Satan. When 
he had finished, I thoiight it but proper to say 
something coraplimorttary to the little fellow, 
and thus gratify his mother. I did so, and 
flattered her atill more by making him recite 
the whole of the third book. After that, I was 
not satisfied with mere verbal approval, but 



the wild idea seized me of fondling him. I 
had done enough, but I would do more. I 
would swing him up in the air, an exercise in 
which he as well as most of his age delighted. 
I put one hand under his little chin, the other 
on the back of his neck, in my own wild, 
careless waj-, and raised him from the floor. I 
heard a strange click, and noticed a peculiar 
convulsive start, for he shook his body a little, 
and then hung perfectly limp. I saw imme- 
diately what was the matter. The dislocation 
of llie first vertebra, had ruptured the spinal 
marrow. His neck was broken. He was dead. 
I felt immediately the horror of what I had 
done, and began to wonder what I had best 
do now. I had about decided to lay the boy 
down in the chair as if nothing had happened, 
avert his mother's attention for a few mo- 
ments by earnest ccnversation, and then, 
without taking any further notice of what had 
occurred, go away, leaving her to find out the 
truth at her leisure. I had decided on this, I 
say, but one glance from her, full of mixed 
sorrow and vexation, showed me how utterly 
futile would be any attempt at deception, for 
she had seen it all. I did what I think any 
gentleman would have done under the cir- 
cumstances. I turned towards her and offered 
ample apologies for my conduct, asking her to 
excuse my unfortunate awkwardness. She re- 
ceived my explanation with visible coldness, 
though at that I hardly felt hurt, but said, as 
she was in duty bound, that it was not of the 
slightest consequence, begged I would not 
mention it, etc. But her whole manner was 
constrained. I felt awkwardly, and was about 
to leave, for I had some more calls to make 
and it was growing late, when suddenly she 
became a gibbering idiot Here was a new 
complication. Her sole idea was to break my 
neck. She leaped at me like a tigress on her 
prey, and with her nails driven nearly through 
my metallic collar, detained me there for one 
hour and twenty-five minutes. The fact that 
my collar was of iron, alone saved my life. 
It was a memorable position to be in — the child 
with his neck, and the mother with her heart, 
broken. I endured that, and the wrench of 
her maniac hands, as I said, for one hour and 
twenty-five minutes, when the door slowly 
opened, and the bereaved husband and father 
appeared. One look disclosed the whole truth 
to him. He did not wait any time in useless 
recrimination, but spurning my attempts to 
draw him into conversation on the leading 
topics of the day, said that he had no more to 
live for now, and that he forgave me. He 
said no more, but with a paper-cutter which 
lay near him on the table, cut his throat from 
ear to ear. He rapidly expired. At that last 
sight, I tore myself from my cousin's grasp, 
leaving my metallic collar in her hands, 
(notwithstanding the assurances of the 
sho|)-keeper, who had told me the day 
before that it would last me two years 
when I bought it,) and rushed from the 
house. Brain fever racked me for eigh- 
teen months. I arose from my bed and was 
carried to the court-room. I was there tried 
for "Justifiable Infanticide in the second de- 
gree," (the child was my second cousin,) and 
was acquitted. My story is told, Claudite. X. 



6 



THE D^ILY COXJNTERSIG:Nr. 



TO THE YOUNU LADY READERS OF THE 
COUNTERSIGN. 

Come, all of ye maidens that long for a farm. 

Behold, what a chance is presented ; 
Perhaps for a dollar the fates yon might charm, 

And win what would raako yoa contented. 

Just think of yo\irse\f with a farm unsurpassed 
For beautiful meadows 30 blooming, 

I surely will be your dear friend to the last, 
If you will not regard me presuming. 
St.' Louis, May 24th, 1864. L. F. T. 



CHARADb:. 



My first is the name of a beautiful tree 
That boasts no prouder pedigree, 
Than being allied to the lordly land 
Of a Patriot, Hero, Statesman grand. 
Make me plural ; oh ! what a change 
Comes o'er me, 'tis both true and strange. 
My life departs, while spark after spark, 
Burns brightly the while, then all is dark, 
And all that remains of the beautiful tree. 
Is what you and I and all shall be. 



, Mrs. Brooks 



A J. Conant— A large portrait of Rev 
framed by S. Spencer. 

Charitable Department, through Mrs. Partridge— 1 oil 
paintiDg Fruit, by Howartb, and 2 petfcil drawings on 
Porcelain. 

Master Wm. A. Schuyler, 9 years old— 2 Pencil Draw- 
ings. 

Bortin— WO engravings of "The Mower;" 1 colored 
engraving, Flowers. 

L. D. Tbederickb — Cartes de Vieites and photographs 
of the Bust of Prosapine, by Powers, and belonging to 
L. T. Hyde. New Tork. 

R. W Buruet, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio — 1 large oil 
paintme of the Crucifixion 

Mies E, H T. Anthony, New York— Large lot of Cartes 
de Visiter and Photographs 

Mrs Eliza M . Pf au, 302 Franklin avenue — 1 case Hair 
Work, made of the hair of the President and some meni- 
bers of Congress. 



Why is a good noirror thoughtful ? 
It reflects well. 



DONATIONS 

To the Art QaU&ry. 
, 5t Co.. Pbilidelpbia- Large lot of ijiiort- 



-Ona Qne Guitar 
ifissippi Valley San- 



(x Andrew 
•^d Music, 
C A. Zopbisch &. Suns, New York 
Eadres & Coiapton— 100 copies Mi; 
itary March. 

Balmer & Webfr— 50 copies Sanitary Fair Polka 
tlnp Nun &. Clark's Piano. 

nbsdell, Barr, Duncan h. Co.— 1 splendid pearl inlaid 
and pparl keyed Piano-forte. 

Dr. Wm. Tod Helmuth— 63 copies IHuminated ''Arts 
in St. Louis." 

James aarkness— Set of paintingis of Commodore Per- 
ry's Expedition tojipan. 

M. Kreismann, S^-cretary of Legation at Berlin— 24 

Photographs of American Ministers of Foreign Courts. 

Mr. Salisbnry— T Rogef^' Statuettes. "Refugees." 

Picket Guard," "Town Pump," "Camp Fire," "Cird 

Players," 

"Whitney's Gallery, St. Paul, by Mr. Mallincrodt— 6O0 
Cnrtes de Visiles of scenes in the Northwest. 
Dr. Green, of Boston— 12 Photographs. 
J. A. Leibert— 72 Carte de Visites. 
Wm. H. Maurice— 14 Photographs. 
Thos. L. Eliot — 1 StereoscDpe and Views. 
B. 0. Green. Norwich, Conn.— Picture of Autumn 
Leaves. 

Mrs. John M. Barnard — 9 Florentine Photographs — 
rare. 

Old Curiosity Shop— Medallions of Calvin, Napoleon, 
Declaration of Indt^pendence, 1st Consul Josephine, &c. 
Brown's Portrait Gallery of Distingui.'^hed Americans 
—Biographical Sketches and fac similes of Original Let- 
ters, &c. 

Unknown — Oaks White Mountain Scenery; Outlines 
and Sketches by Washington Irving. 

A. J. Fox— 101 photographs (large Bize) of General 
Rosecrans. 

W H. Titcomb— 1 oil painting Landscape. 
Mrs. Thomas Lamb — 17 large photographs of Wm. 
Lowell Putnam, who was the first Massachusetts officer 
killed in the war. 

Miss La Pi'Tre, Cambridge, Mass. — 1 Oil Painting 
Private Bacon, of I3th Massachusetts Infantry— Wreck 
at Sea. in oil, painted and donated by bim. 
Mrs. Otis Ager, LeSuena^ 111. — 1 Oil Painting. 



SPECIAL NOTICES. 

Abodt 6HIRTS. — The following prizes were 
drawn in the Premium Shirt Department, 
Saturday, each number drawing three shirts : 

No. 18, B. F. Troxell; No. -37, J. A. Rob- 
erts; No. 28, William Palm; No. 32, Albert 
Pohl; No. 36, M. J. Lippmann; No. 47, J. P. 
Fisk; No. 20, C. H. Jacques; No. 17, C. J. 
Richardson; No. 99, T. O. Meyer; No. 123, 
D. F. Card; No. 92, W. H. Finkbine; No. 
141, T. S. Allen; No. 116, E. K. Woodward; 
No. .32, Oliver Wilson. 

The awards made by the Committee of the 
"Warne & Cheever Shirt Premiums," on 
Saturday evening, were as follows : Ist premi- 
um, for shirt No. 72, Miss Emma Fitch, Belle- 
ville, 111. — a rich solid silver tea set. 2d pre- 
mium, for shirt No. 62, Mrs. G. W. ScoUay— 
a set of silver-plated cutlery. The purchaser 
of the 1st premium shirt— Mr. Geo. K. Eaton, 
received the handsome dressing-case. The 
purchaser of 2d premium shirt— Mr. Edward 
Wyman, a set of fine silver-steel razors. 



Pbospkctivb Drawings. — The tickets in 
the great Furniture Raffle are all sold, and the 
drawing will take place Tuesday evening. 
The Grand Combination Raffle at the New 
Department, will probably come off at the 
same time. A second one is now ready in this 
department, every ticket drawing a prize. 
Theboat " Beauty," presented by the Memphis 
Packet Company, will be raffled off at $2 per 
ticket for three hundred tickets. Tickets in 
the great $50,000 scheme; of which the "Smi- 
zer Farm " is the leading prize, go off rap 
idly, 40,000 having already been sold. There 
will be rare chances for investment at the 
Fair this week. 



The Sword Vote. — The polls closed Sat- 
urday night as follows : Hancock, 691; Mc- 
Clellan, 568; Butler, 268; Grant, 278; Blair, 
25; Sherman, 382. E. C. Pike got one vote, 
commenced by ten members of the E. M. M., 
who donated ten cents apiece for the pur- 
pose. Whole number of votes cast, 2,314. 

An elegant Fayal Shawl or Bridal Veil, 
made from the fibres of the aloe tree, is to be 
raffled Tuesday evening, at the Public School 
Department. It is wonderfully delicate and 
beautiful. 

General Eaton, of revolutionary fame, was 
not father of Lucien E.aton, as stated, but of 
our old fellow-oitizen Captain N. J. Eaton, 
himself for many years in the service of his 
country. 

Notice the qlove of General Bragg at the 
Curiosity Shop. 

" Bragg, of most inglorious fame, 
Ever faithful to his name 
This poor gauntlett mildly threw. 
While his rebel hordes withdrew. 

Charles P. Moehl draws one large Pyra- 
mid, $100. at Confectionery table. 

We understand that there is to be an exhi- 
bition for the benefit of the Fair, on Tues- 
day night, at the Mercantile Library Hall, to 
be given by the pupils of the Primary De- 
partment of Mr. Bonham's well known Fe- 
male Seminary. This department is under 
the charge of Miss Bertie Malloy ; and all 
who were delighted by the former exhibition, 
given some three weeks ago by this school, 
and especially by the beautiful Calesthenic 
exercises performed by the pupils under Miss 
Malloy 's charge, will not fail to attend these 
"Children's Fairy-Tale Tableaux." Here 
the children may see the'realization of their 
ideas of Cinderella and the Prince in a silver 
suit. Goodey Two Shoes and other pleasant 
tales will be enacted. Be sure to go and take 
your families. 

The Springfield Republican, which keeps 
up a steady fire on imported luxuries, says 
that the best dressed woman in Springfield 
does not wear a single article not made in 
America — American grown and American 
made. 

Sbcrbtaribs of different Departments will 
please send to The Countersign, No. 20, as 
promptly as possible, a list of their Commit- 
tees, as they stand now. We desire to print 
them for future reference before we close up 
our issue. 



Visit of the Children of the Charita- 
ble Institutions. — Five hundred and fifty- 
six children, belonging to the various chari- 
table institutions, visited the Fair Saturday 
morning. The following schools were repre- 
sented : St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum; 
St. Mary's Female Orphan Asylum; St. 
Bridget's Orphan and Deaf and Dumb Asy- 
lum ; Or])han's Home and Protestant Orphan 
Asylum. After visiting the Fair, they were 
invited into the Stereoscoptican Exhibition, 
by the manager, and witnessed it free of 
charge. They had a very pleasant time. 



L B, Holland, 



E. P. Freeman. 



LACLEDE OIL WORKS. 

HOLLAND & FREEMAN, 

M.mufacturers of 

ninminating and Lubricating 

CARBON OILS, 

BENZOLE, AXLE GREASE, Sfc, Sic. 

Office. 35 Olive St., bet. Second and Third st8., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

83= Orders solicited and promptly fllled. Visitors 
will please call and look at our samples in the Dug 
Spring apartment of this building. 



THE D^ILY COUNTEKHIGN-. 



7 



VSTAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TO 

No. 63 WaSbiugton Avenue, 

Two lioi'ts f-a?t of lb*- Qniirterniii^'-'T's Dnpai Tiii'-m . 

JOHN P. CAMP 

Will give his attentioD tothe adjiistmeiit and collection 
of Vouchers and other claims against the United States 
Government in all its DepartjnenlB. 

Accounts and bills agam^t the Government made out 
m proper form, and Vouchers therefor obtained and the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounts, can 
save themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
his bands for collection. 

REFERENCES: 

Hon. D. DaviSj Bloomiugton, lU.j Hon. Joseph Uult, 
Washington, D. C.j Hon. H. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo.; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.; J> R- Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounselors on 
War Claims for the Department of the West 



BOOTS AND SHOES. 

THE finest and besi assortment oi custom made 
BOOTS AND SHOES lu this ciiy, may be lound at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 



O'FALLON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

Miiuafactuierb and Whole^aie HeLiIers m 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINO PAINTS, 
Colors, Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

?lrre, 108 Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

g3^Caeh paid for Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

GEO. W. BANKER,' President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER, Secretarv. 



D. A. BIGGERS. 

M'holesale and Retail 

X.. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Ftltb, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

J3^Goods sent to any part of tbe city free of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

BRONZES. FRENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



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J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



AVE jubt received and are now openiMg the largest 
and best stock of 



Laitip« and Gas Fixtiire!^^ 

Ever seen in tbe United States, which ihey offer low. 

Wot Cash. Only, 

WHOLE.SAT.E AND RETAIL, 

.No. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



A S. W Goodwin Rob't Amlersou Peter B.-ljr, 

GOODWIN, ANDEESON & CO., 

Manufacinrers of 

LARB OIL SOAF ASD CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st.. 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 

ris, by Its adoption or neglect. ;i F<>RTl'NB yaiiiwd 
or iost to a family at a man's death, 

Tk Miitual Benefit Life Insurance Co. 

Has paid to heirs of deceased members, over 

^3,200,000, 

And its accnmulation now exceeds 

S5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER. State Agent. 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Johnson. F. O. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

WhC'iesale Dealers in 

Book, News & Wrapping Paper, 

N. E. corner Second and Locnst streets, 

ST. LOUIS. 

jnf^Papers of any size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIC ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pictures, 

Craig's Microscopes, Games & Stationery. 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BIBLE ANB TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTYRB. 



\Smm .MiRI(TLTVR;\L IiEPdTANIISEEIi STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & (Jo. 



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No. 56 Nurih Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

FCLL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

Nu. 39 Fourth street; opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of any kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiring only a small picture of them, no matter how 
laded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 

M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

Dealer in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE. 

(13= 100 ton u( Rags wanted for cash-^EI 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Insurance Company 

OF HARTFORD. 

ACCUMULATED Capital, over $6,000,000. Nnmber ot 
Policies issued m 1863, 5,685 ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-halt of premiums re- 
ceived in notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends. 
•HENRY STAGG, Agent. 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OV NEW TOKK. " 

J'RED'K S. WINSTON, President. 

Accumulated cash Assets, 1st Feb., 1864, $10,300, (KtU 

THE safest and strongest Life Insurance Company iii 
the United States. SAM'L COPP, Jr., Agent. 

N- W. corner Main and Second )'td. 

KING, JDOj^JS^ & CO., 

Importers and Jobbers of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS, 

No. 106 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



-A. XT O TI <3 KT IS . 

BY J. H. OSGOOD & SON, 



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147 Congress street. Boiiton. 

KGULAR Catalogue sales of Dry Goods, Tiies^ys 

and Fridaj^s. Received in Public Warehouse on 

torapp. Wool, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 

which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will be given hv 

J. H. OSGOOD, Public Warehouneman. ' 

Liberal cash advances made on consignments. 



The Be^^t is the Cheapest. 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEEP the best Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
Hint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks, &.c. Agents for 
Fisk's Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without one. All kiudH 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail . 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styles ot Gentlemen's Dress Hats. 
Felt Hats of every description for Men and Bovs ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hats. Straw Hats, Cloth Caps'. 
Fancy Caps for Children, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags. Umbrellas. Sic., and Furs in their season. 



■WILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

Whidesale and Retail 

a R O C E R s , 

N^-is. 75 & 77 South Seconu street, opposite Pacific 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly attended to. 



CHAUNCEY L FILLEY, 

108 llain <«treet, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer in 

CHINA, KLASS & ODEENSf ARE, 



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"AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
ware Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. PIIiLEY 

Has, according tu returns made under oath by all the 
Queensware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. riLLEY 

Has, according to returns made under oath as aboTe. 
over two hundred per cent, more stock than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. riLLEY 

Keeps a lull assortment of staple and fancy China- 
Glass. Queensware, Coal Oil Lamps, Looking Glassee, 
BrittanniaWare, Silver'Plated Ware. Trays.Waiters, T«- 
Me Cntlery, Water Coolers. Frnit Jars. Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct importer in the eity. ^-l Leddle Elliots 
& Sons' White Granite and Parian Wares and Decorated 
Vases and Toilet Wares, which received the great prize 
medals at the World's Pairs in London, Paris and New 
York, a variety ol which they have liberally donated to 
tbeM. V. g. Fair. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Will receive monthly new gooas diievt irom manufac- 
tures. 



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THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



D- A Winter H. wicsp 

D. A. WINTER & CO , 

CLOCK & Y/ATCHMAKERS, 

And Je-welry Manufactory, 

No. SMFranklin avenue, bet. Kleventh andTwelltb bts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 
KepairiDg warraateJ and accurately executed. 

SEWiNC S»/IACHiriE CO. 

iiLBS ROOMS, 

No. 1124 North Fourth street, 

(VeraDiiab Row,) 

ST. LOUIS. MO, 



HAFKEMSYEI I Fliil 



113 N, FOURTH ST, , COR. VTNB, 



ST. LOUIS. 



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WHEEIiER & VVIIiSON'S 




HOAVE & CAJPEN'S 

."SKW lORK KIKK AM) .MARINF 

INSUBANCE AGENCY. 

B E H <> L I > TH K L I W r ; 

Columbia Fire Insurance Co. 

OF NEW TOBK, 

Office— No. 161 Broadway- 

CabUCapital, $600,000; Surplus, $68,493; Assets, $;68,493. 

INSORES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Rents, Vessels in port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable property, against loss or damage by Are. 
The insured receive 76 per cent, of net profits without 
incurring anv liability. 

TIMOTHT G. CHURCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KEMBIS. Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW HAVBN, CONN. 

Cash Capital, i600,0C0i Surplus, $10,396 12; Assets, 

$610,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings. Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture, Bents. Leases, and other insurable property, 
against loss or damage by fire. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent of net proflts, on Dwellings and Merchandise ri>ks. 
CHAS WILSON, Ser. D. R SATTERLEK, Pres't 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT, Oen'l Ag't and Adjuster 

Lamar Fire Insurance Company 

•::Y THE CITY OF NEW TORK, 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300, > 00; Surplus, January 

1, 1864, $89,375 27; Aisets. $389 376 27. 
ISAAC R. St JOHN, Sec, EDW'D ANTHONY. Prest. 

FIRE AND fvlARINE fNSURANCE. 

Metropolitan Insurance Oomp'y, 

108 Broj'lway, New York, 

Cash Capita:. $300,000; Assets, Jan, I , ltW4, $642 641 ^ 

Scrip dividend declared Jan, 12, 1864, 35 per cent 

THIS Company insures, 3t customary rates of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by lire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 76 per cent, of the ue* 
prcilts, without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of, at their ostion, a liberal discount upon the premium, 
JAMES LOWMKR GRAHAM, Pres't 
ROB'T M. C. (iRAHAM. Vice Pres't 
SDW'D A. STANS BURY, 2d Vice Pres't 
-JOHN C. GOOHHIDGE, Secretary, 
WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent 

STOCK COMPANY— INCORPORATBD 1821. 

Manhattan Fire Insurance Co., 

NEW YORK, 

Cash Capita!, $600,000; Surplus, $273 916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMBR, President 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by dr.', at rates as low as oth- 
er tirst class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one. three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 



North Missouri Railroad 




SEWING MACHINES, 

No- 80 North Fifth .treet, 

ST, Loms, MO. 
UNION LINE. 

Diioii Traisprtalii & Iflsmaiice Co. 

FAST FRRIOIIT LINK BAST AND WEST, VIA 
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 

TIME AND RATES GUARANTEED. 

N. STBVENS, Agent, 
If 0. 49 Olive street, ST. L0U13. 



In connection with Hannibal and St, Jo, Railroad. 
Shortest and Quickest Route to 

QUINCY. KEOKUK, 

ST. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON, 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWORTH, 

KANSAS CITY, 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, 

NEBRASKA CITY, 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are miide with the Hauiiibal and St Joe Riilroad, 

Chicago, Biirlingtou and Iowa RHilroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

Ou aud after Sunday, November 15th, 1863, 

St. Joat'pb Expret? leaves St, Louis at 1:15 a, m. 

Mail and Accnmniodation Ti iiin :tt 3:30 p m 

Fare as Low as by any other Route. 

Oommodioue Paswenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangfuieut for the comfort of pasnengera. 

TICKKTS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MAKKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 
rotitee in Iowa, Kansas and Nebratka. 

g:;^ Be certain that your ticket reads: " Via North. 
Missouri Railroad." 

I. H. STURGEON, Superintendent. 

J. H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



Phoenix 



insurance 

BROOKLYN, N. 1 



Company, 



Uacoii— No. I Court street. Brooklyn, N "i ; No, 130 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $500 000; Surplus, March 1, 186J, JMi,- 

219 20; Assvts, t722.«:9 20. 

INS0RANCE against loss by tire, Marine, Lake, Canal 
and IiilaJid transportation. 

STBPIIK."* OROWKLL, President 
BDKAR W OKOWKI.L VlceFres't 
PUILANDBR 8HAW. Secretary, 

SAFEST AND CHBAPBST 8Y8TIM OIT INflCRANCB. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cor. Maiden LaneJ N. Y. 
Caah Capital, $400 t>00; AaaetB, Pib. I, 1864, $682 000. 
Scrip dividend, I86I, 60 p-^r cent,; Sfrip dividend, 1862.. 

60 pi r cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863. 60 per cent. 
•yilE Policiea entitled to participate, receive 75 per 
L cent, of netprnflia. Ingurea BuiMinga, Merchan- 
Uao, Pnrniture, Rents, Lease**, against loss or damagt^ 
oy Sre, and niArind rthk^ Ktn ):\h"a rivers iind canaU. 
3aO. C. SATTKRLKB. President. 
HKNKY WRf)l"t>N Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTIIROP Secretary, 
WM. A. SOOTT, Aiw't Sec'y. 



FA-OIIPIO I?,-A.ILPt.OAi:>. 



ON aud after Monday, December 7th, 1863. trains will 
leave St. Louis, as foHow.s : 
Mail Train — Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping at all statione 

and running through to Knobnoater, {208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation — Daily except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. 
Stages — Leave Dresden for Warren:;burg, Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival- of train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield. Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
trjioj Leave Tipton every evening for Boonville. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 A. M. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with trnin daily for RoUa and in- 
termediate stationt*. Stages leave RoUa every morning 
for Springfield. 

Through tickets may be obtained at the Passenger De- 
pot, corner of Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Company's Through Ticket Offlce. No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Snp't. 
B. W. WALLACB. General Ticket Agent. 



St. IfOXiis and Iron Monntain Eailroad. 



spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
daily, as fulKiws : 
For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at. .6:15 a. m. 
For DeBoto at 6;I6 a. m, and 4 p. ar, 

Returning— Will leave 

Pilot Knob at 3:01 P. M. 

Potosi at 3:50 p. M. 

DeSoto at 6:00 a. m. and5:3& p. m, 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6:15. 7:10. 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, k m ; 

2:00 4:00 6:25 7:30 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docks at 6:15, 7:10, 8:40,10:00, 11:30, A. M., 2:00 and 

4:00 p. M. 
For Jefferson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:16, 11 :30 a 
M., and 4:00 p. m. 

Returning— Will leave 
Quarantine at 7:30 a, m.; 1:00 and 7:50 p. m, 
Jefferson Barracks at 7:40 a. M ; I;05and7:66 p.m. 
DockB at 7:54 9:16, 10:33, A. M ; 1:17, 3:07, 6:46 p. M. 
Carondelet at 5:30 6:20 8:00. 9:20, 10:40, a. m.; 1:30. 
3:10, 6:48, 7.00, 8:10, l0:46 p. M, 

S D. BARLOW, PreaH & Snp't 
leiDOa BUSH, General Agent, 





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rUBDISlIEI) BY THE LADIES' EXECUTIVE CO.MMITTEE FOR THE MlSSISSIPn VALLEV SA^T^ARY FAIR. 



"POSSUNT QtJIA. POSSK A'IDENTUK. 



ISTo. 12. 



St. Lo-ais, ]M:ay 31, 1864. 



Frioe 10 Cents. 



Mr „,r.^^o /Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
Managers, I j^jj^^ S. A. RANLETT. 

Editor. ANNA C. BRACKETT. 



Tuesday, May 31, 1864. 



THE fj^t:r. 

Reduced Rates of Admissioii, on. and 
after Friday Morning, May 30tli. 

ADMISSION 50 cts. 

CHILDREN Halt Price. 

Doors open from 6 p. M. to 11 p. M, E.\hibition and 
sales close promptly at 11 o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GEN. ROSECRANS. President. 



Head Quarters of the FiN.tNCE Committee 

Of the Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

Fair Building. 

St. Louis, May 19, 1864, 
To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive join- de- 
posits of money daily, at any hour of the day 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 

credited. 

Very respectfully. 

Your ob't servant, 

E. W. Fox, 

Chairman Cen. Fin. Com. 

M. J. LiPPMAN, Sec'y. 

I^The Finance Committee have their 

Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



VALEDICTORY. 



We take up our pen with something of the 
same feeling which the novelist has when his 
two long separated and bewildered, but ever- 
faithful lovers, have finally been united, and 
are dismissed to a life of double-blessedness, 
which, of course, will have no incidents worth 
recording. "We feel that we are taking leave 
of man}- with whom we have been in commu- 
nication for a time. The correspondence 
comes to an end ; the letters are laid away, 
and read only at long intervals, till finally 
we forget we had the friend at all. So it is 
not wholly a. pleasant sensation to reflect 
that to-morrow there will bo no Countersign, 
that many familiar faces which were before 
strange, are destined to become so once 
more. It is a good thing for us all that we 
have been brought together in the cause of 



humanity. The shadow of the suffering of 
our brothers in the hospitals has fallen on us, 
but it has brought us the blessing of a great 
opportunity. Let us be thankful that we live 
in these times of peril, that such calls are 
made on us, such golden opportunities of- 
fered. 

We have learned to recognize the heroism 
which might otherwise have been unknown. 
We have found generous, self-sacrificing 
hearts all around us, and we shall part, better 
fer the meeting and recognition. 

Wo believe no distinct department of the 
Fair has been left unnoticed in our columns. 
We have striven to render impartial justice to 
all. Errors have been made, but we asked 
your kind consideration before we set out on 
our endeavor to serve you, and we claim it 
now. 

To our friend, Mr. .James S. Waters, of 
Washington University, who has rendered 
efficient and always prompt service in report- 
ing departments of which we were not compe- 
tent to judge, we return our most sincere 
thanks. It is but justice to him to say that the 
editorials on alternate days are the product of 
his pen. 

To the Secretary of the Fair, Major Alfred 
Mackay, we would also return our thanks for 
telegraphic messages which he has taken the 
pains to send us. 

And last, but by no means least, we call to 
mind, or, rather, we bear in mind, our e.\pe- 
riencod and always generous friend of the 
Chicago Tribune, Nathan H. Parker, to whom 
we are indebted for "aid and comfort" at 
sundry times. May his shadow never be less 1 
The managers desire here to return their 
thanks to those who have so liberally patron- 
ized the ])aper, and thereby testified appreci- 
ation of their endeavors, and to others, who 
have kindly aided them in different ways in 
this, to them, novel enterprise. Neither man- 
agers nor editor can fail to return their ac- 
knowledgments to Mr. Wm. McKee, of the 
Democrat, for his advice and the constant and 
unvarying courtesy which they have received 
at his hands. We may be permitted to add 
that all the busine.ss consequent upon this un- 
dertaking has been carried on entirely by the 
lady managers. 

As for ourselves, we are sorry to say we 
shall never enjoy reading a morning, or, 
indeed, any daily paper again. Between our 
eyes and the headings where so many great 
things are spoken of which we can never find 
in the columns below, will rise visions of 
types and galleys, of rulers and forms, of 
"weary and worn," yet always courteous com 
positors. We shall see as we read the most 



interesting items " the shadow faint and dim " 
beside them of the uncorrected proofs. 
Through the musical flow of obituary poems 
will sound the clicking of steam power 
presses, while the paper will shake in our 
hand as with the tremor of the machinery. 

We have had a new experience, but we have 
lost an old pleasure. Which weighs the most ? 

But we weary 3'our patience, and we have 
not }-et spoken of those who of their fancies 
and thoughts have contributed to enrich our 
columns. We thank them, one and all. 

One valuable suggestion we wish to make. 
If, to-morrow, you should be unceremoniously 
stopped by the sworded guard at the door, or 
if, at any future time or place, a sentry should 
challenge you with the words, " Advance and 
give the countersign," we assure you that you 
will bo certain of telling the truth, and so re- 
lieving yourself of any farther annoyance, if 
you answer promptly and firmly, " It is, go- 
ing — going — GONE !" 



THE FAIR. 



PREMIUM SHIRTS. 

When the enterprise of the M. V. S. P. was 
first started, and many persons were casting 
about to see how they might promote this 
noble work, the patriotic firm of Warne, 
Cheever & Co. conceived the idea of offering 
a premium to the person who should donate 
the best made shirt to the Fair ; also one to 
the person donating the second best. These 
shirts were to be sold for the benefit of the 
Fair ; and, in order to secure their ready sale, 
the same firm further offered a premium to 
the gentleman who should, unawares, pur- 
chase the finest. Advertisements, sent far 
and wide, succeeded in bringing in about 
three hundred shirts. The premiums were 
awarded by a committee of ladies outside of the 
city of St. Louis. A handsome tea set of silver- 
ware constituted the first premium, and an 
elegant silver set of dessert ware, the second. 
The prize to be obtained by the lucky pur- 
chaser was a splendid toilet case, containing 
every useful article of a gentleman's toilet, 
each of the finest quality. Under the efli- 
cient management of Mrs. J. E. D. Couzins, 
all of the shirts have been disposed of, and 
the premiums awarded. 

STOVES, TINWARE, &C. 

The great number of articles contributed to 
this department give it a somewhat crowded 
appearance, but the courteous gentleman in 
attendance will soon reduce to a cosmos, the 
chaos in the mind of the beholder. These ar- 
ticles are of the greatest variety — from the 



THE D^ILY COUJ^TERSIG:^^. 



huge house-beating furnace to the tiniest tin 
bucket ; stoves of every size and pattern ; tin- 
ware for kitchen use, cans for preserving pur- 
poses, plumbers' supplies, gas-fixtures, &c. 
Of the last mentioned article, J. Crawshaw & 
Son have contributed largely j as it was this 
firm by whom the numerous gas-pipes and 
burners that are so arranged and run through- 
out the whole Fair Buildings were put up gva- 
tuitoush'. This was a most liberal contribu- 
tion, as some of the proposals for this job 
reached as high as two thousand dollars. The 
firms of Giles F. Filley, Bridge, Beach, & Co., 
and Buck & Co., have donated very largely in 
stoves. The fine grates, with their richly 
plated bars, are the contribution of B. Hor- 
' ton and Hull & Cozzens. The indispensable 
cooking range now in use in the Eefreshment 
Department, is a counterpart of the one on 
exhibition at the stand. It is manufactured 
by Turner & Bro., and will be found a very 
commodious article for private families, though 
styled the "Hotel Cooking Range." There 
are also left a few more of Stewart's Parlor 
and Cooking Stoves, manufactured by A. K 
Fassett. One of these ha3 already done its 
share for the Fair, having been in the service 
in the New England Kitchen since the open- 
ing. All who have enjoyed the hospitalities 
of that place will not fail to recommend it. 
The firms of C. G-. Hussey & Co. and Park, 
McCurdy & Co., have sent from Pitts- 
burg a valuable lot of brass preserving-ket- 
tles and copper bottoms. A superb range 
from Sweeney & Schneider, and two furnaces 
froip Hart & Harvey, and Anderson & Phil- 
ips, complete the heavy articles. Let the cu- 
rious take note of a fine plated tea urn. made 
entirely by hand, and presented by Charles 
Wetzell & Co. Its value is $30. Tlie other 
donations are from Lynch & Bro., Kotsiepcr, 
Hemp & Bro., Eenz & Bro., Kuhlman, Hoff- 
man; Collins, Comstock & Co., of t^uincy, 
Lightner; Wetzell & Son, Kerosene Heating 
Co., Bell, and many others, in all amounting 
to at least S",000. 

BOAP AND CANDLES. 

Adjoining the department just described is 
that of Soap and Candles, which is filled, or, 
rather, was filled, (for all articles at this stand 
meet with a ready sale,) with more than twen- 
ty-five difterent kinds of soap and several kinds 
of sperm and adamantine candles. The soap 
is in every conceivable variety of size and 
shape, from neat little cakes for pocket con- 
venience, to a huge rectangular bar, made 
and donated by Purtscher & Haessel. This 
was disposed of by raflSe. We cannot refrain 
from speaking of some beautiful bars of soap 
from Goodwin & Anderson. These bars were 
smooth as alabaster, beautifully grained in 
red and white stripes, and emitted a most 
grateful odor of mingled sassafras and check- 
erberry. We could not prevent ourselves 
from purchasing a bar. The largest dona- 
tions to this establishment were from N. 
Schaefler & Co., Goodwin & Anderson, 
Purtssher & Haessel, Anheuser & Co., J. 
G. Hass, and W. Walker. Moser & Wild, 
of Quincy, and Mr. Ring, and one or two 
others, who send oil, are among the contribu- 



tors. A beautiful pyramid of candles forms 
the frontispiece of this stand. It was dona- 
ted by Goodwin & Anderson, and disposed 
of by raffle. As we examined this and other 
choice candles we thought of 
"The Isles of Grease, the Isles of Grease," 

and did not wonder that Sappho was "burn- 
ing." Mr. Goodwin is the committee-man in 
charge, and is always at his post. A more skil- 
ful and energetic set of saleswomen is not to be 
found in the bviilding. It is diflicult, nay, al- 
most impossible, to escape from their pursua- 
sions to spend. In a word, they are the best 
hands at ".soft soap" we have met with for 
some time. The result is, that the sales at this 
stand have been among the heaviest at the 
Fair. 

WIXE AND BEER HALL. 

This institution is doing a thriving business 
in Lncas Market. The southern market house 
has been fitted up with neat counters and long 
tables. All the lager beer dealers and the va- 
rious wine companies of St. Louis, together 
with many persons abroad, have liberally 
contributed. Where all have done so well, 
it is invidious to make mention of any partic- 
ular parties. We noticed, however, that the 
walls were hung with various eulogies to the 
grape ; such as : 

"Take a little wine for thy stomach's sake," 
and "Come, come ; good wine is a good crea- 
ture if it be well used ; exclaim no more 
against it." 

A new feature of attraction has been lately 
added to this department in the shape of a 
musical entertainment, twice a day. A grand 
piano has been placed in the house, and at in- 
tervals a quartette from Boehm's City Post 
Band entertains the company very agreeably. 

TOBACCO AND CIOAKS. 

Though we cannot apjireciate the feelings 
of the masticaters of that — 

"Indian weed 
Which from the devil did proceed," 

yet we can assert that at this department you 
will certainly get your money's worth, or to 
use a more technical term, you will surely 
get your quid pro quo. All the principal man- 
ufacturers of this city, besides some irom other 
parts of the State, have contributed liberally, 
and each house has sent of its very best stock. 
Tobacco — fine-cut and plug, of every known 
brand — and cigars of an infinite variety of 
qualities, are included in the stock of No. 33. 
The former varies in value from eighty cents 
to four dollars per pound: while cigars are 
sold worth from ten to fifty cents apiece; the 
latter are pure and rare old Havanas. The 
finest chewing tobacco is a natural leaf brand, 
(a new one.) from J. L. Brickey & Co., of 
Hannibal, Mo. This sells very rapidly, those 
who buy, being inclined to chew and come 
again. 

Christian Peper, of St. Louis, sends a very 
fine donation. James Koddy's cigars and to- 
bacco, and D. Catlin's smoking tn'iacco are 
of the best brand, and are ha'rd to i-.-at. Lig- 
gett & Dausman, Ed. Simons tt iUc, are 
large contributors. One of the la. >; -it dona- 



tions is from the firm of M. S. Mepham & 
Bro. This firm is now engaged in the manu- 
facture of tobacco. Their factory is the lar- 
gest of the kind in the West. It is located in 
the lower part of town, and is a three-story 
building, eighty feet by one hundred and four- 
teen. A miniature mountain of fine-cut chew- 
ing tobacco, as manufactured by M. S. Mep- 
ham & Bro., forms the centre piece of this 
stand. Mr. Mepham is manager of this de- 
partment. 

We heard several persons remark that the 
proceeds of this department would have been 
much greater, had a small "smoking room" 
been provided for the use of the inveterate 
users of the weed. There are many gentle- 
men who bring their "families in the evening, 
and, while they are strolling about, the gents 
themselves would gladly indulge in a smoke. 
To slightly vary the words of " Byron's Jack 
Buntin :" 

"They know not what to do, and so they 
smoke." ■* 

TH^ POLICE. 

The excellent order in which all proceed- 
ings at the Fair have hitherto been conducted, 
and the skill with which all suspicious charac- 
ters have been "spotted,'' is owing to the 
large detachment of police, which, under the 
admirable raanagemcTit of Major Cozzens and 
Captain Lee, is stationed throughout the build- 
ing. 

True to our motto of giving "honor to 
whom honor is due," we wish to say that, 
in speaking of the Boot and Shoe Stand, we 
neglected to mention the useful services of 
Mr. Fiske, of Fiske, Knight & Co. This firm 
has been interested very greatly, both in giv- 
ing and procuring donations. 



The following letter from one who was a 
short time ago a slave, may prove interesting. 
It is very correctly written : 

Lawrence, Kan., April 2, 1864. 

Mr. W. S. Eliot— Dear Sir : Allow me to 
offer you the sincere thanks of our Day and 
Sabbath School for your liberal contributions 
to our Superintendent, S. N. Simpson, while 
in St. Louis. 

He has supplied nearly every colored [lerson 
in Lawrence with a spelling-book, Testament, 
or some other good book. They are learning 
to read and write rapidly. Three-fourths of 
these people, one year ago, were slaves in the 
States of Arkansas and Missouri, but they are 
free now, and are making good use of every 
moment. They have surpassed the expecta- 
I tion of the most sanguine of their friends. I 
was a slave one year ago, but have made rapid 
improvements in my studiessince then. 

Please accept the thanks of our people. 
Your ob't serv't, 

B. H. Bruce. 



When is an egg like Lee's army since its 
last defeat ? 
When it has been well beaten. 

Why is a tree like a well ordered person 
about to depart on a journey ? 

It has its trunk in good condition before it 
Uavcs. 



THE r)A.ILY counsTTERSiaisr. 



SPEKCH OF HON. CHARLES 
ANDERSON. 

The anaouiicement that Lieut. Gov. An- 
derson, of Ohio, would addi'oss the people at 
the Fair, brought together a large number of 
persons about the Music stand, from which he 
spoke, on Saturday afternoon. He is an able 
speaker, a brave and .unQinching patriot, a 
thorough-going Union man. and an accom- 
plished gentleman, who. when he speaks of 
the horrors of the war, as experienced upon 
tl>e battle-field or in rebel prisons, can speak 
from his own experience, (xov. Anderson 
was introduced to the eager throng by Edw. 
Wyman. Esq., and spoke substantially as fol- 
lows : 

Fellow-countrymen : I appear before you 
this evening at the instance of your commit- 
tee to make a few remarks natural to the occa- 
sion and deserving to yourselves. This vast 
exhibition which has drawn you together, 
needs no encomiums from me. Perhaps if we 
could see ourselves at a sufficient distance and 
take a full view of the motives which are actu- 
ating this age and this generation at this time, 
*we might deduce some stupendous conclu- 
sions from the events wliich are now passing 
around us. I know as we grow old we ac- 
quire a love for the past, but let us do justice 
to the present. And now it occurs to me, in- 
spired by what I see around me, this is an 
age of rniracles. I believe one of our best 
poets describes — "Annis Mirabilis" — the year 
of wounders, and surely these last three years 
have been years of wonder, if not of miracles. 
One great miracle was this rebellion — a mir- 
acle of crime and folly — of crime without 
justification, and folly beyond measure. That 
miracle was followed by the stupendous fact, 
unparalleled in all history, of a million of free- 
men freely rising as one man to fi"ht the bat- 
tles of freedom. [Applause.] Where else, 
my friends, upon the lace ot the earth did 
such a fact ever occur before ? Men liave 
often been massed to meet in life or death, but 
never freely to fight in the cause of human 
freedom, of their own accord before. But 
this does not close tlie compliment due to 
this age of war. Not only our people poured 
forth themselves — this vast multitude of men 
from every avocation in life, willing to throw 
away their precious lives as old clothes, but 
that was followed by a miracle commensurate 
with their numbers and their greiit work. 
Only think of the miracle of which this is a 
part — of fathers, brothers, sons, aye. and far 
above tliem, of mothers, sisters, sweethearts 
and wives at home — of what they have done 
and sacrificed, and suflered in this holiest of 
all wars, and noblest of all causes. Think as 
a single example of tlie Sanitary Fair at Chi- 
cago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, and 
now to crown all, St. Louis. [Cheers.] Look 
around you. Had you beea told but a few 
years ago, that these events could pass and 
"that this event here could transpire, you 
would have thought the prophet who edicted 
these things was fitted onlv for some lunatic 
asylum. The story of Aladdin's lamp does not 
equal the wonderous beauty of this creation 
around you now, if you look at it with eyes 
of truth and simplicity. I know not how 
others feel on the subject, but I, who have less 
local prejudice than most men, who love my 
whole country more than any of its parts, still 
as a Western man, am proud that St. Louis 
has thus borne the bell of all these populous 
cities. [Applause.] Itseems tome, my friends, 
only meet and fit that the Queen City, en- 
throned here on the Father of Waters in this 
great throbbing central heart of tlie Conti- 
nent and of the Republic, should be first 
and foremost in this great cause which signal- 
izes the most distinguished effort of the whole 
country. And it seems to me if the whole 
Mississippi itself was conscious — if every wave 



passing by us had ear to hear, eye to see or 
tongue to tell, all the good, great and wonder- 
ous things they had beheld m the laps of past 
ages, they could tell no tale in the ear of slum- 
berous old ocean, of wonder and of grandeur 
equal to this which makes up our occasion 
now. [Cheers.] I believe, if the sun, or each 
star in the blue heavens around us, could see 
and tell the story of nations, or the history of 
mankind in the past, even this would not sur- 
pass the grandeur of tliis story of vour free vol- 
untary, heart-given tribute to tlio soldiers of 
this the vastest and noblest army of tlie earth. 
[Cheers.] It is an occasion, therefore, to 
bring me from my distant home here to these 
scenes in which I passed such pleasant, happy 
days, loni;, long ago, and to congratulate you, 
my friends and teilow-countrymen. not amid 
the denseness of the forest through which I 
then strayed, but amid the population of this 
immense thronging, happy and glorious city, 
provided you restore the country of which it 
is the heart ; to congratulate you here and 
now upon a scene so beauteous and glorious 
as this. Think, my friends, lovely as it is, 
large as it is. various as it is, in all its forms, 
colors and arrangements, making almost 
painting to grow faint on canvas in the com- 
parison of its beauty, and poetry to fail in its 
praises. That after all, my "friends, these 
things are little to the holy truth of which 
they are the emblem. 

Having thus spoken of the great cause 
which introduced this occasion— having paid 
the tribute which is your due, and bestowed 
the meed of praise belonging to you — I take 
my leave, with thanks for your attention, and 
hopes that we shall soon pass the necessity of 
beholding those bright, beautiful, but terrible 
engines of war, and that we may pass our 
days in quiet, honest, free happiness to the 
latest generations of mankind; [cheers;] 
when the Mississippi river — gathering its fiist 
infantjdrojis in the far Rocky Slountains — shall 
flow through a continent blessed by its moist- 
ure, and redeemed, far and wide, by the blood 
of its citizens, to every branch of its tributa- 
ries, far beyond the Rocky Mountains of the 
West, to the Atlantic of the East, as far as 
God's sun shines on the United States of 
America. 

From their expressions and the chee)--{a\ 
manner in which his remarks were received, 
one would think the people would not soon 
tire of him ; and those present were gratified 
with a second opportunity to hear Mr. Ander- 
son a few moments later, when he responded 
to a call to address the brave boys of the 7th 
Illinois — part of Grierson's famous raiders. 
Gov. Anderson paid a just tribute to the fallen, 
and a well merited com|>limont to the bravery 
of those who were before him — a veteran war- 
worn remnant of one ofthe best regiments in 
the service. At the close of his eloquent and 
well-timed remarks, the citizens gave three 
cheers for the brave boys in blue ; the Jgallant 
7th gave three for "the Soldier's Fair, the 
Union, and Liberty or Death," closing with 
three rousing cheers from soldiers and people 
for the speaker. 



But there on a seat, at the door of her home, , 
She pleasantly smiled on those that might 

come ; 
Her cap and her s|iecs would make her quite 

old, 
But smoothness of check another tale told. 
Her dimples and smiles were witchingly 

pretty, 
Quite rogueish her eye, her tongue truly 

witty ; 
Most perfect in form and lovely in feature, 
Seldom you see so entrancing a creature ; 
Made from a rainbow or sent from the skies, 
Her sweet fascination charmed all our eyes. 
But, " What is her name ?" you curiously 

ask ; 
To call it to mind is scarcely a task — 
'Tis heard through the land in orators' speech, 
And wreathed with a glory that few ever 

reach; 
Victorious war loud heralds it out; 
By millions of freemen 'tis hailed with a shout ; 
U. S. is the field of its action and fame ; 
U. S. precedes it, and Grant is thejname. 
The child of a hero, who bids fair to prove 
The nation's new father, and gain its deep 

love. 
He's urging our hosts most fiercely to fight. 
For God and our Country, for Freedom and 

Right ; 
While his child so young, of beauty so rare. 
Is striving to swell the gains of the Fair. 
Whene'er the war-cloud has sped away far. 
And skies, calm and blue, show Freedom's 

bright star. 
No image more pleasing shall memory haunt 
Than that of the lovelv and .sweet Nellie 

Grant. " PATRIOT. 



NELLIE aRANT. 

I heard of the woman who lived in a shoe, 
But thought her a myth, that no one could 

view ; 
Tet, to ray surprise, of late at the Fair, 
The real old woman most trrfly was there. 
The shoe was capacious, giving her room 
For her and her children, her dishes and 

broom. 
But where was her bod, I could not divine — 
Her toilet and glass, and things in that line ? 



THANKS OF THE REFRESH- 
MENT COMMITTEE. 

The Refreshment Committee of the Missis- 
sippi Valley Sanitary Fair desire to thank all 
the donorsat home and abroad for the gen- 
erous contributions to this Department. 

To the following churches of our city; 

1st Presbyterian, Congregational Church, 
Central Presbyterian, Church of the Messiah, 
2d Presbyterian, Christ Church, -'d Baptist, 
Union Methodist and lid Baptist Church, they 
especially tender their hearty thanks for the 
bounteous gifts which have been so cheer- 
fully laid upon the tables from day to day. 
We would gladly particularize the donors and 
their gifts, but it requires too much space for 
enumeration. 

The donations in cash have been otherwise 
acknowledged. 

Valuable contributions have also been re- 
ceived from Quincy, Illinois: Shiloh. Alton, 
Rosemond, Brighton, Greggsville, Shelby- 
ville, Mfles and Ashbury Station; also, Rolla 
and Medora, Missouri. 

.How noblv and generously our friends 
have responded to the calls of this Depart- 
ment, the crowds that were daily retreshed at 
the Cafe Laclede, can well testifv. 

MRS. ALFRED CLAPP, "Chairman. 

Miss H. A. Adams, Secretary. 

PUULIO SC HOO L RAFFLE. 

TIIIl'.TY-THREE PRIZES, VALUED AT $352. 

These prizes range in value from $60 to 
$2 -50, all of which have been put in at the 
lowest cash prices, rates having been reduced 
from 10 to 25 per cent below original valua- 
tion. Tickets $1. Come before all the 
tickets are sold. 



THE D^ILY COUJSrTERSia:^^ 



WORKERS. 



It has. been thougbt that it would be pleasant to have, 
as a memento of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, 
a collection ol the Dames of the working men and 
women who hare, by their efforts, so succcspfuUy 
brought the a^'air through from its first iuceplion. We 
have therefore been at considerable trouble iu different 
ways to obtain correct information on this point. It is 
undeniably true that during the progress of the Fair, 
many jjersons who, before, were almost entirely igno- 
rant of each other, have been brought into quite fre- 
' quent communication. Kew friendships have been 
formed, and it will be agreeable, we trust, to all, to have 
a record of the names of those with whom they have 
been associated for so long. It may be, in spite of all 
efforts to the contrary, that some errors will be found in 
our lists. We aim to give the list of the loorkers in the 
several Departments. Where originally one person 
stood on more than ono Committee, the department in 
■which he has worked, claims him. Xo name on special 
committees is given for mere form's sake. The lists are 
given as furnished by the various Chairmen. A request 
for these lists was made of the Secretaries through all 
the daily paperi^, and in our own columns. 

Officers of the MississippiValleySanitaryFair. 

Major General W. S, Rosecrans, President. 

Gov. Willard P. Hall, 1st Vice President J ex-Mayor 
Chauucey I. Filley. 2d Vice President; Brig. Gen. Clin- 
ton B- Fisk, 3d Vice President ; Mayor J^s. S. Thomas, 
■Ith Vice President j Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson, 5th Vice 
President. 

Samuel Copp, Jr., Treasurer. 

Major Alfred Mackey, Corresponding Secretary. 

Honorary Members. 

His Excellency^ Abraham Lnicjln. President of the 
United States. 

Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President of the United 
States. 

The Honorable the Governors ol the several loyal 
States. 

Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Commanding, &c. 

Standing Committee. 

(Members of Western Sanitary Commission.) 
James E Yeatman, George Partridge, 

Carlos S Greeley, 
John B J'.'hngtin. 



Wm G Eliot. 



Executive Committee. 



James E Yeatman, Cbair'n. 

J H Lightner, 

E W Fox, 

Samuel Copp, Jr. 

George D Hall, 

S R Filley, 

Charles B Hubbell, Jr 

Jauifs Blackman, 

Wm D'Oench, 

Wm Patricb, 

J C Pierce, 

Gustavus W Dreyer, 

H A Homeyer, 

B R Bonuer, 

Adolpbus Meier, 

James 



Charles Speck, 
Wm Mitchell, 
Wm Adriance, 
George E Leighton, 
M L Linton, 
Wm H Benton, 
Dwight Durkee, 
Amadee Valle, 
Wyllys King, 
George P Plant, 
Morris Collins, 
J C Cabot, 
N C Chapman, 
John D Perry, 
S H Laflin, 
Ward. 



Executive Committee of Ladies. 

Mrs. Chauncey I. Fillej', President. 

Mi93 AnnaM. Debenham, Recording Secretary. 

Mrs. Gen. V. P. Van Antwerp, Corresponding Sec'y. 

Miss Phoebe W. Couzins, Corresponding Secretary. 

Mrs. Samuel Copp, Jr., Treasurer. 



Mrs Robert Anderson, 

" George Partridge, 

" JED Couzins, 
"EM Weber, 

" Truman Woodruff, 

" Clinton B Fisk, 

" F A Dick. 

" Alfred Glapp, 

■' Dr E Hale. 

" A s W Goodwin, 

" H T Blow, 

" Amelia Reihl, 

" N C Chapman. 

" Washington King, 

•' S A Ranlett. 

'' T B Edgar, 

'* C S Greeley, 

" W T Hazard, 

" Chas D Drake, 

■' Wni McKee, 

" S.miufl C Davis, 

" <i'-n W S R'-.secrans, 



Mrs Charles Esgers, 

'■ Dr O'Reilly, 

" S B Kellogg, 
"AS Dean, 

" Rombauer, 

" Dr Haeussler, 

" Adolphus Abeles, 

-" FP Blair, 

" Elizabeth W Clarke, 

" n Dreyer. 

" John Woiff, 

" Ulnrli Busch. 

" John J Hoppe, 

•■ Wm D'Ooncb, 

■' Ailolphus Meier, 

" R 11 Morton, 

" E W Fox, 

" John C Vogel. 

'/ R Barth, 

" H C Gempp, 

" O D Filley. 

" Henry Stagg. 



Agricultural Implements and Machinery. 



Isaac L Garrison, 
Wm M Plant, 
Samuel Gatey, 
Chas Crowenbold, 
O B Filley, 



Beni Phillibert, 
D K Ferguson, 
AVni D Marshall, 
Theo. Krausch, 
H M Woodward. 



Chas J McCord, 

Arms and Trophies. 

General Alien C Fuller, Adjutant General of Illiilois, 
General N B Baker, Adjutant General of Iowa, 
General Aug Guylord, Adujutaut General of Wisconsin, 
Colonel Oscur Maincros, Adjutant General of Minnesota. 
Colonel GuiUcrd Dudley, Adjutant General of Kansati, 
Colonel F D Callender, Comilianding St. Louis Arsenal, 
Col Wm Meyers, Geo A Maguire, 

John Knapp, H E Dimick, 

William McKee, Henry Folsom, 

Theo Olshausen, W A Albright, 

Charles G Ramsey, J W King, 

E H E Jameson, Com Hull, 

J Broadhead, S B Shaw, 

Wm K Strong. 

Bed Linen and Quilts. 



Mrs T B Bdga'r 
" Jas S Thomas, 
" H J Moore. 
" Robert Holmes, 
"JO Pierce, 
" J B Sickles, 
" J G Copelin, 
" Edward Murrison, 
" Edward P Uice, 
" M W Warne, 
" Samuel W Eager 
" Chauncey Johnson 



Mrs F Hafkemeyer, 
■' OH Piatt. 
" S M Edgell, 
" J n Fisse, 
" Dr Stevens, 
" H Starkwether, 
'■ Wm Morrison, 
Jliss Alice Valle, 
Misses Pulliam, 
MissJtfary Gale, 
" AS Forbes, 
Mrs H C Moore, 



Books. 



H Crittenden, 
Richard Ennis, 
E K Woodward, 
David Keith, 
J R Williams, 
Major C C Bailey, 
H B Graham, 
E C Aiken, 
M S Holmes, 
J Mclntire, 
Thomas Howard, 
Major Wm S Pope, 
Mrs W T Hazard, 

" C S Pennell, 

" S Rich, 

" H Cunningham, 

" G S Blake, 

" P Fales, 

'■ Frank Childs, 

" EG Goodman, 
" Li'l;t Rich, 



'■ J D Leonard, 
" GP Strong, 
" J C Magiunis, 

Miss Mary Beedy, 
'■ Kale Post, 
" Laila Morean, 
" Lou Woodward, 
" Lydia M Luney, 
" Henrietta Capeu, 
" Mary Frisbee, 
" Mary n Fales, 
" Phila Cozzens, 
" Nida Bailey, 

Mrs E P Freeman, 
" L Brawner, 

Miss Annie M Murrav, 
" S L Goddard, 
" Virginia Brawner, 
" Alice Godfrey, 
" C E Moore, 



James Blackmau, 
Hon John Hr)w. 
Wm B Haseltine, 
James P Fiske, 
B Schroeder, 
Wm Downing, 
S nale. 
H F Breed, 
M P Hanthorn, 
B Christman, 
Daniel B Clark, 
John A Allen, 



Boots and Shoes. 

D B Thayer, 
C R Simde, 
Geo F Ditman, 
E Krepper, 
George Caspers, 
S D Davenport, 
Edwin Brown, 
W F Anderson, 
WmB May, 
John E Henn, 
Ferd. Meyer, 
Otto Oeters 



Carriages and Harnesses. 



Wesley Fallon, 
Lewi* Espenshied, 
Geo L Stansbury, 
Henry F Clark, 
Henry A Hildebrand, 
John Kolley, 
R B Edgar, 
John Young, 
Casper Gestring, 
John Cook. 
John Wilson, 
N T Hanthorn, 
Casper Klnte, 
Joseph Orndorff, 
Jacob Scher, 



L Deming, 
J B Sickles, 
Jacob Kern, 
E A Corbet, 
Ju Murphy, 
Ira Stansbury, 
T Salorgne, 
James Dougherty, 
Nathan Card. 
David Chandler, 
E J Sterling, 
J Woodburn, 
Charles Burger, 
P J Peters, 
Henry Linstrolh, 
Hackman. 



Mrs Geo Partridge, 
•■' Barton Able, 

" M J Hartnett, 

" A Fales. 

"JO Pierce, 

" H S w Gieason, 



Charitable Institutions. 

Ml 



G^^o K Bndd, 
John S Thomson, 
Miss P Delano, 
Mrs N Hauer, 
" FFMaltby, 
" Lucien Eaton. 



Children's Department. 



Mrs Saml W Co\ip, 
" Dr A S Barnes, 
" H C Barnard, 
" Ober, 

Miss Susie Williarae, 
" Bertie MoUoj', 
" Catharine Sloan, 
" Marion Thompson, 

Mrs A S Stoddard, 
" Dr McGintie, 
" Pearse, 



Mr- R n Stuue, 
■■ D Catline, 
" H Stagg, 
" Breckenridge, 
" J C Moody, 
" Sage, 
" J Massey, 
" Anson Moore, 
" T T Mooro. 

(Fish Pond.) 

Mrs J II Krum. 



China and Glass. 
Mrs E M Weber. 

" Maltby, 

" Bramble, 

"■ Partridge, 
Miss Tillie Weber, 

" Dora Andrews, 

" MollieEvill, 

" Maggie Johnson, 



Mir^s Julia Cbristiipher, 
" Lizzie Goodwin, 
" Gomes, 
" Lydia McCIuney, 
" Lizzie McCluncy, 
"" Lizzie Eanies, 
'' Sophie Jacoby. 
Koruick, 



Miss Ada Tuttle, 

Confectionery.— (No Report.) 

Curiosity Shop. 



Samuel W Eager, 
Jonn A Hodgmau, 
F. A Leonard, 
John M Wherry, 
George H Morgan, 
N Wo me. 
John Holmes, 
H A True, 
John Sayres, 
Adolphus Meier, Jr., 
TiMen Richards, 
G D'CEnch, 
D J Cist, 
S C Dutro, ■ 
Charles E King. 
C C Bailey, 
E T Merrick, 
G True, 
H P Wyman, 
T D Heed. 
John A Collier, 
Geo Godfrey, 
Rudolph Dreyer, 
Theo Heman, 
Eben Richards, Jr., 
Wyllys King, 

Dry Goods 

Mr Sleith, 

" Speers, 
Mrs H C Gempp, 
Miss Lizzie Haeussler, 
Mrs Saml C Lawrence, 

" Dr Haeussler, 

" Dr I Forbes. 

" Gus Finklenburg, 

" Gus Haeuschen, 

" Gomes, 

"' Moon, 

" Wolfe, 



Mrs Rubert Anderson, 

" Wyllys King, 

"' H B Parsons, 

" Wm Wightman, 

" George Partridge, 

" Dr Shuniard, 

Miss Mary Scollay, 

" Tlllie Couzens, 

" Bettie Broadhead, 

" Mattie Edwards, 

" Howie Thompson, 

" Lizzie Shapleigh, 

'* Helen Budd, 

"■ i.aura Anderson, 

" Julia Roberts, 

" Mary Johnson, 

" Belle Holmes, 

" Ghambcrlaine, 

" Eliza Humphrey, 

" Ellen Filley, 

" Annie M Murray, 

" Susie Blow, 

" Emma Blaine, 

" Ella Drake, 

" Sue Benton, 

" Annie S Hoyt, 



and 

Mig 



Clothing. 

s'Ele<.>nora Taussig, 
Mary Ann Schild, 
Lizzie Laumeier, 
Lena Haeussler, 
Eva Fisher, 
Miller, 
Eversoli, 
Mary Kuster, 
Hulda Schaumberg, 
Adelhaid Schaumburg, 
Emma Smith. 
Hannah. 



John A Beck. 
H R Whitmore, 
Anson Brown, 
T T Richards, 

Hibbert, 

Emile Hertingzer, 
CUft'ord Woodrooff, 
John M Wherry, 
W Comstock, 
Geo H Morgan, 
L H Brockway, 
W M Fisher, 
Charles Kimball, 
Theron Catlin, 
Jacob Vogdes, 
Stanley Woodruff, 
H n Morgan, 
E PCr.ine. 
Chas F Holmes, 
Jos A Wherry, 
H C Morgan, 
John H King, 
John Edwards, 
Wm A Albright, 
Messrs Moon, Degg 
3Irs Chapman, 

" Lucien Eaton, 

" Cheever. 

" Enos Clark, 



Decorations. 

Mise Hattie Jones, 
" Sue Benton, 
" Emma Edgnr, 
" Emma Blaine, 
" Florence Chapman, 
" Beckie Whittaker, 
" Mary Treat, 
" Maria Filley, 
" Jennie Filley, 
" MullieEvjll, 
" Mary Scollay, 
" Mary McNair, 

Mrs Barton Able, 
" Danl Catlin, 

Miss Belle Holmes, 
" Alice Partridge. 
" Ella Drake. 
" Lydia McCluney, 
" Clara Post, 
" -i,illie Irwin, 
" Ellen Filley, 
" Annie McMurray, 
" Julia Roberts, 
** Alice Valle, 
& others " Maggie Johnson, 
" D'Oench, 
" Lelia Morean, 

Mrs E P Rice, 



Drugs 



Eno S.^nders. 
Eugene L Massott, 
M W Alexander, 
F W Sennewald, 
E Randalls, 
Wm B Parker, 
Charles Bang. 
Theodore Kalb, 
H B Butts. 
W H Collins, 
J Maguire, 
J W Frances, 
Charles Schuh, 



L H Brockway. 

and Medicines. 

Mrs Robert Batii, 
" U Bush, 
" Hoff^eimer, 
" Gorton, 
" Fripde, 

Miss B Anderson, 
" L Blickan, 
" Coleman, 
" J Sproule, 
" A Sproule, 
" M Harris, 
" L Harris, 
" VanAntwerp, 
iss D'CEnch. 



Fancy Hand Work. 
Mrs R H Morton, MissJennie Glover, 



Truman Woodruff. 
Eggers, 
Edwin Brown, 
James Blackman, 
James Brawner, 
Brock, 
Enos Clark. 
Henry M Dumpbec, 
Joseph Dana, 
Georire D Humphreys, 
X M nLirri:f:, 



Lucy Graham, 
Eliza Humphreys 
Nellie Hunt, 
Carrie Haslam, 
Hooffstetter, 
Georgia Jenks, 
Hattie Jones, 
Mattie Kaufman, 
Krache, 
Jessie Little. 
L"wry, 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSiaiSr. 



s ("bamicey Johnson, 

K M RyatT. 

Ruwe. 

I.: n W'itliiiiijton,- 

lIiMiry P Wyiaau, 
ss Emiiy Bush. 

Minnie Busb. 

Itohn, 

Susan Beeson, 

Juli:i Chamberlain, 

Fr<inci^b CUirk, 

Aiinio D'Oench, 

MniT Evil, 

Fii^purick, 

Fioebur:i, 

Feilf i\'\v, 

RebL'cca Femby, 

Lina French, 

Su-^.iM G.irini'r, 



-s Carrie Morris, 
M S Moore, 
McCorister, 
McKoe. 
McN.-aiy, 
Kute Post, 
LiiKi Schmidt, 
Anniff Sinilh, 
Fanny Tultle, 
Tiiu;;sig, 
Tamm, 

Josephine Weigfe, 
Ijaiua Wjgpins, 
Kate (lore, 
Fannie Ilolmes, 
Ellen Holmes, 
Clara Leigh, 
Lizzie Moore, 
Eliza Salter. 



Fine Arts. 



F TLBuyl.', (resiync.l) 

n T Blow. 

C G- Bincham, 

Ididor Bush,, 

J Sidney Brown, 

T W Blaokman, 

A J Conaut, 

M J DeFranca, 

A J Fox, 

Henry Hitchcock, 

(i M Harding. 

Pr W T->d Helmnth, 

H EHoelke. 

E Hi-rzingfr, 

Thf'o K..iuft"mau, 

.lulins Kummer, 

P Kieholz, 

E L'lng. 

John G Nichols, 

Henry P^'ttes, 

S A RauK-tt, 

R C Rombauer, 

John R shepley, 

Sol Smith. 

J G Scholten, 

"W H TiUord, 

B F Troxei!, 

Dr Phillip Weigle. 



Mrs A S Dean. 
" Frank P Blair, 
" H T Blow, 
■' J;is W Brown, 
" Wayni.in Crow, 
" S A Collier, 
•' Huiih Campbell, 
" E Cushman, 
" Wm G BUot, 
■• TT Gantt, 
■• John n<iw, 

• Henry Hitchcock, 
" Judge Lord, 

'■ Geo B Leightou, 
'■ John M Krum, 

• P R McCreery, 
•' T M Post, 

'■ M Schuyler, 

'• S Ridgley, 

" John M Taylor, 

'■ E Y Ware, 
Miss D Barnet, 
" Ellen Filley, 
■' Jennie Glover, 
" Peale, 

'* Alice Partridge, 
■' H B Skeele. 



Floral Department. 



Wm n Maurice, Mrs 

N J Coleman, " 

Henry Shaw, " 

John S McCnne, " 
DrBF Edwards, 

Thomas L Salisbury, " 

James Taussig, •' 

H A Homeyer, " 

Henry Wesseley, Mis 
John Withnell, 

Gert Goebel, " 

John G'jode, Mrs 

Hnnry T Mudd, " 

Wm D'Oench, " 

E U Mason. " 

Dr L D M.irse, " 

Maj J F How, " 
Lucius J Perry, 

Chas L Dean, " 

John H Tice, " 
G Mattisf.n 

Henry Michel. ■' 

Ferdinand W Michel, " 

Chas H Havens, " 

Dr G En^iiemann, " 

Wm Sohr.iy, " 

Capi N Mulliken, " 
Maj H S Turner. 

Henry Reindrteish, " 
F M'lench, Femme Osage, " 
Col G Husmann, Herman, '* 
A Bryant, sr Princeton, 111, " 
Wra Hadley, Collinsville,!!!, " 

Dr V Scuenck, " 

CbasMcGuflVy, " 

Benj L Chase. Mis 

M G Kern, Alton, HI, *' 
A Barry. •' 

Geo B.joth, " " 

Dr E S Hull, " " 

W C Fiag^, '■ Mr: 

H N Kendall. " " 
H Goedekm, Belleville, 111, " 

Anton Schott. ** " 
H Schroder, Bloomington. Ill, " 
F K Phoenix, 

C R Overman. " " 

KH Fell. " " 

J Huggins, Woodburn, III, " 

Frank H Sl>-vyn>, Mi. 

Oliver Russell, '■ 

Chas L Bush. 

Mrs Henry T Blow, 

■' Wm H Maurice, *' 

■ L C Dudley, '* 

* Juo Wilbnell, " 

'- Beverly Allfn, '• 

" Lu* ien Eaton, " 

'* 1 TI Sturgeon, *' 

" Ad'dphus Meier, Mr 

" Robert Barth, Mi; 

" Kmi! Ulrioi, ' '■ 



r 



r 



A Hibbard, 
Wm F Cozzens, 
DP Hull, 
Josiah Fogg, 
B R Bonner, 
Edward Chase, 
H Crittenden, 
Dr C W Stevens, 
i Hattie E Eaton, 

Ella Drake, 

Mary Mack, 
> Wm Grazer, 
Dr Alex.mder, 
Edwin Ticknor, 
J C Barlow, 
H W Lv-'ffingwell, 
Wm Patrick, 
E W Fnx, 
Col T J Haines, 
John D Perry, 
Gjo n Rea. 
A Barry. .\Iton. HI, 
H N" Kendall. Alton, 111. 
Wm Rumbold, 
F A Quinette, 
Gao L Stausbury, 
Bt-n Stickney, 
D R Garrison, 
T L Salsbury, 
Chas Boswell, 
Isadore Bush, 
JamcH Patrick, 
Wm Michel, 
G Goebel, 
H Kennedy, 
s Belie Holmes, 

Susie Benton, 

Aspinwall, 

Minnie OElesby, 

Sallie Wilson, 
i Benj Hortou, 
Jno J Roe, 
Francis Minor, 
Samuel Cupples, 
Jno A Allen, 
Jno Goode, 
E R Mason, 
G N Stevens, 
A B Tschorpe, 
;s Hattie Jones, 

Helen D'Oench, 

S B PuUiam, 

Neppie Allen, 

Susie E Blow. 

EUa Fox, 

Albright. 

Anna C Snead. 

Georuie E Jenks, 

Francis LTuttle, 
^ Wmn Smith. Alton, in, 
;s Sarah Smith. 

Julia R Langdon, 

Linie Irwii;'>. 



Mrs J.jn.(than Jun 

" H Paddelford, 

2" Jno F Hume, 



Miss Matio Treai, 
" Josephine Oglesby, 
" Eliza Wilson, 



Froedmen and Refugees. 



Rev H A X.'lson. 
Hev Win G Eliott, 
Rev G Anderson, 
Wyllys King, 
Jas E Yi-atman, 
Hon F A Dick, 
J H Parker, 
Rev Henry Cox, 
Rev T M Post, 
Rev W H Gorkhill, 
A J Conant, • 

Lucien Eaton, 
WC Wilcox, 
BfigG.Mi W APile. 
Mrs. Clinton B Fisk, 

" Lncien Eaton, 

" Henry Johnson, 

" C C Bailev, 

" H A Nelson, 

"' H Kvnnedv, 

" A S Forbes, 

" Dr Hauesfcler, 

" J Cruwshaw, 

" J H Parker, 

" S Wells, 

" Wa'-hiugton King, 

'* W T Hazard. 

" Eiios Clark, 

" Truman Wuodiuft^ 
Miss L P Allen, 
MrsWmMcKee, 

" - L Brawner, 

" N Stevens, 

" J S Thomas 



Mrs CiH.liilge, 
'' Dr Himter, 
" OH Piatt, 
Miss A -M Debinham, 
Mrs Wm P#trick. 
Miss S F McOracken, 
Mrs Dr McMurray, 
" Joljn McLean, 
" S Rich, 
" Matilda Austin, 
" S Treadway, 
" RScarritt, 
" Nathan D Terrill, 
Miss M.iry Thomas, 
Mrs Almon P Thompson; 
" Honry Levin, 
" Col Cavender, 
" Col Spencer, 
Miss Mary E Howe, Cam- 
bridge, Massachusetts, 
Miss Eliza Freeborn, 
" Emiiie Cail. 
'-■ KJlen May. 
" Ellen McKep, 
*' Ra.h.-1 Austin, 
" Muina McLean, 
" P.-i Dutchcr, 
" Crawsliaw, 
" Maggie Alvord, 
" Meta M'-yer, 
" L lura Smith, 
Mrs S R Weed, 
■' B Rowse, 
Miss Sallie A Morgan, 



-Miss Matilda M F Morgan, 

rurniture— (N*o Report.) 

Hardward, Saddlery and Horse Furnishing. 

Alfred Lee, G Bremermann, 

John C Rutt, G A Rubplmann, 

A F Shiipleigh, Hatuis Kehrman, 

E G Pratt, Wm Baxter, 

M N Burchard, F E Schnieding, 

Thos D Ford, F W Cronenbold, 

Samuel Copple, H Tiebenbrann, 

Jacob Tamm, Herman H Meier, 

H Rasbcoe, Bent Carr, 
Julius Morisse, 

iron and Steel.— (No Report.) 

Hardware. 

Wm H Waters, E J Sterling, 

David Chandler, John A Wilson, 

Charles H Jaques. 



Jewelry and Plate. 



Mrs Wm Doroming, 
•' John Marsey, 
'• J A Allen. 
" Dwiglit Diirkee, 
" Judge Moody, 
" Edward Warne, 

Miss Lizze Albright." 



Mis: 



Miss Helen Albright, 
" AthaliL' Pease, 
" Helen M Burtet, 
" Julia Juvet, 
" Emily Juvet, 
" Maria Davis, 
" Clara Skeele, 
Ella PFox, 



Holland Kitchen. 

G W Dreyer, Mrs Dr F Hausler, 
Mrs Bertha Rombauer, " A Abnies, 

■' G W Dreyer, '' John ^Vorflf, 

" John Hoppe, " Wm D'Oench. 

New England Sitchen. 



Mr Fogg, 

" J S Williams, 

" Kellogg, 

" Worf. 

" Pratt, 

" May. 

" F Cosford. Chicago, Til. 

" Fassett, 

'•' Thomae, 

'■ S G George, 

" H Glover, 

" B Gannett, 

" H GibBon, 

" Currier. 

" A Strong, 

'■ Benson, 

" Wheeler, 

" J Libby, 
Jfrs G A Gannett, 

*■ S Rich and daughter, 

" Cot'ledge, 

" S Bunner and sister, 

" C R George, 

'■ Catlin. 

" Currier and sous, 

" (i F Tower, 

" RE Tower, 

" While, 

" L B Clark, 

■' J Libbv, 

" W M Brook, 

" M E CumminB, 

" U B Manford, 

*' Howard, 

" Pearce. 

-' Mori-Mu, (BT C) 



Mrs Haywood and daughter 

" BradKy, 

" Skinkle, 

" Parker, 

" Hide, 

" J S Williams, 

" F S Williams, 

" Wallace, 
Miss Wallace, 
Mrs PvOberts, 

*' Chapman, 

" Whedun, 

" Sweet, 

" Cooper, 

" Blood, 

"IT Green, 
Mies Barnhnrst, 
Mrs Thomson, 

'■ Rainer, 

" Hall. 

" Wclock, 

" Mathews, 

" Dean. 

" KX) Foster, 

" Pennington, 

" Greenwood, 

" Finnpy. 

■' Ki-ith. 
Mifis P Barnhnrst, 

* ' Tower. 

*' Ahbe Tower, 

" BettH. 
Mrs McEIraine, 
Miss Billings, 
Mrs Robert*, 



PERSONS IN COSTUMES. 

Grandpa and Grandma Brown. 

Housekeeper. 

Aunt Nabby. 

Aunt Dubby Makepeace. 

Aunt Ruth and Tabatba, Quakeresses. 

Aunt .M.ihitable, ilrti. Dr. Emerson. 

New England Blue Slocking. 

Mrs. Ueacon Twitchele. 

Miss Prissy, the Village Dressmaker. 

Coz Dorithy. 

Huldlh' f ^'■'"Cl'>P6 Ann, Country Cousin. 

Jerut^hy. 

Miss Dorcas. 

C'luntry School Marm. 

Fisherman Zekiel, the Deacon, the Doctor. 

County School Teacher, the Farmer. 

Yankee Pedlar, Brother Jonathan. 

The Blacksmith. 

Two Yankees from Way DoiS-u Eitst. 



Ladies' Furnishing. 



Mrs Washington King, 



Mrs M'.Murray, 



S Porter, 




" Pond, 


McKee, 




" Shaw, 


Nelson. 




" Scarriit, 


Tread way, 




" Ja^ne^, Haur, 


Cavender, 




" Abrams, 


Rowse. 




Mis!" L<->vis. 


Pulsifcr, 




" Chii-iophcr, 


Littell, 




" Juii.i Christopher 


Maurice, 




'■■ Anne Marr, 


Wari', 




" Puisifer. 


Rutter, 




" Addie Tuttle, 




Miss 


LucyGrcneil. 



Millinery. 



Mrs A S "W Goodwill, 
iliss Lizzie Constable, 
Mrs E O Stannard, 
" J Woodburn, 
" Dr IJurues, 
'• Ilonry Barnard, 
" Win Uortun, 
" S E Cummiugs, 



Mrs A E Xewmark, 
Miss Mary A Jobnsou, 
" Kate C Fisk, 
** Maggie Prilcbard, 
" Lizzie Hawkins, 
" Ann E Harvey, 
" Mary J Goodwin, 



Mr T P AllenT 
MrsTP Allen, 



E G Pratt, 



New Bedford. 

Mrs Hathaway. 

Ksw York. 

Cajjt F J Dean. 



Capt J K Arnold, 
Maj F S Bond, 
Col N Cole, 
Lieut W T Clarke, 
R Cbauveuet, 
(i Cutter. 
JP Collier, 
ColJ V Dubois, 
Capt J P Drouillard, 

" P Eno. 

'■ R S Elliott, 
C ElUs. 
T L Kliot, 
H W Eliot, 
A Fleming, 
MaU 15 D Greene, 
A Godfrey, 
Lieut W S Halleck, 

" J J Hunt, 
Capt G A Halloway, 
John H King, 
A Meier, 
Maj W S Pope, 
H .M Post. 
A Schulenberp, 
Capt R S L T Thorns, 
A B Tliomson, 
G W W.ire, 
H R Wbitmore, 
J s Waters. 



Post Office. 

Miss S Benton, 

" E B Blaine, 

" E Bridge, 

" C Copp. 

" P Couzins, 

" P Cozzens, 

" F Chapman, 

" H Eaton, 

" M J Filley, 

" K C Fisk, 

" M J Goodwin, 

" A Godfrey, 

" A Hoyt, 

" C S King, 

" M KaufTman, 

" n Jones, 

" L B Irwm, 

" M Mack, 

" C Post. 

" A Partridge, 

'* L Ridgway, 

" C Ridgway, 

" K Slawson, 

" K Swerney, 

" C Skeele, 

" J Stagg, 

" E Schutz, 

" L Sohirmer, 

" M Treat, 

" E Tittman, 

■ HE Wells, 



Edward Wjnnan, 
L L Bonham, 
C S Pennell, 
Wm Chaurenet, 
LLTafel. 
W C Wilcox, 
P Falcs. 



Wm Patrick. 
John Brigbam, 



Private Schools. 
M Plate, 
Mrs E W Clark, 
Miss M J Cragn, 
•' ASUS Bailey, 
" .M E Brooks, 
Mrs. L Hoggs, 
Miss C A Settle. 

Police. 

Hon. John How, 
Mayor J S Thomas 
Major Cozens. 



Public Schools. 

Horace H Morgan, Sfr^ .V L Harrington, 

Ira DuvoU, Miss Hannah B Stark, 

James A Martling, " Kate Wilson, 

Carlos W Mills, " Lizzie J Rouiitree, 

Wm T Harris, " Lizzie S Childs, 

-Mrs C S Greeley, " Sarah A Clark, 

Miss Anna C Brackett, 

Sefreshments. 
.Mrs Alfred Clapp, .Mrs J IL.dgeman, 

" Wm A Doan, " Van Nayse. 

.Miss n A Adams, '■ R Dougherty, 

Mrs Robert Eacle, " Vogel, 

■•SB Kello'.-L-, " HoM.s. 



6 



THE D^^ILY COU]^TERSIGlN-. 



Mrs G..C. K BiuUl, Miss Belle Gr.tham, 

S" S Ri.lgely, Mrs T B Fletcher, 
" G AV Hathaway, ■• Bryrou, 

" Otis ^Cest, ■■ Miller. 

" S Wells, '■ Col. Fletcher, 

" Win Patrick, •• McLean. 
" Wm Clark, " Hicks, 

" J X Davis, '■ Wm McKee, 

" M Bramble, *■ O D FiUey, 

" A F Shapleigh, " Dr O'Keiily, 

" R Scarritt, "JED Couziui, 

" M Collins. " Ciandall, 

" Wm A Doau. " J Anderson, 

'■ C C Drake, " J G Waters, 

Miss Bell, '■ K S Ilarl, 

Mrs Coleman, " W T CozzenS, 

■' S L Primeo, " Stanard, 

" J A Smithers, 3Iiss Sue Beeson, 

" Shidy, Mrs Dr Ilouts, 

" Chas H Peck, •• John Campbell, 

" Ullery, ■• Chas Ely, 

Miss Young, " McElwain, 

" Hope, '■ Palmer, 

Mrs Giles, ■■ jas Patrick, 

" Shaw, •• Treadway. 

Sewing Machines. 

Mrs N C Chapman, Ch'm'n, Miss Mary Thomas, 
" Geo K fludd. •■ Marv Magwire, 

" Dr E Hale, '• Bessie Whittaker, 

" Joseph Crawshaw, '• Kitty Whittaker, 

*• Col Beuteen. t *' Mary B Treat, 

" WB Garrett, " Eliza Stoddard, 

" Barton Able, " Florence Chapman, 

" JosiaU Anderson, 
R Wheeler, agent Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co., 
A Summer. •• Wheeler & Wilson " " 

— Dean, '• Singer's " '■ " 

J S Short, '• Wilcox & Gibbs' " " " 

L Broad, " Aiken's Knitting Machine, 

Barton Able, Geo Cutter, 

Geo A Magwire, J Gilbert Chapman. 

Shirts. 
Mrs T C Davis, Mrs Fride, 

Miss Phoebe Couzins, " Dr Haeussler, 

Mrs M B Dimmick, Miss C Ledergarber, 

" JED Oouzins, " Sallie Morrison, 

" John How, Mrs M E Demmick, 

" H T Darrah, •' Geo W Curtis, 

" Dr McMurrey, " Fletcher. 

" Will Pond, Miss V Hinton, 

•' M Moody, Mrs Michel, 

" Chapman, Ml^s Anna Horn, 

" Z Wetzel, •■ Lizzie Haeussler. 

Skating Park. 

Miss Jeiiiue B Glover. Geo W Ware, 

Lymju O D.ma. 
Stoves, Tinware, Sanges, Gas Fittings, &c. 
Jno H Lightner, Fred G Neidringhaus, 

G F FiUey, A K Farrett, 

Jn» H Beach, Chas" F Whort, 

Jas Beakey. Chas Cajacob, 

Dwight Turner, Andrew Geisel, 

Wm II Cou'zzms. J Crawshaw, Jr 

Beiu Horton. 

Soda. 

S Lippincott. 

Swords. 

Henry Folsom, David Folsom, 

S BShiw. 

Tobacco and Cigars. 

J W Booth,. W J Lewis, 

D Catlin, C C Meugel, 

S Peltz, M S Mepham. 

Turnverein. . 

Hugo Grimm, J->hn Paul* 

Max A Krug, Gust Schurtz. 

Wines and Liquors, 

(No report ) 

Donations to the White Lead, Oil, Color and Var- 
nish Department of the M. V. S. Fair, 

Collier White Lead and Oil Co., Thos. Kicheson, 

President, goods sold for $500 DO 

O'Fallon White Lead and Oil Co., G. W. Banker, 

President, goods sold lor 500 00 

Banker tc Carpenter, Boston, goods sold for.... 500 00 

Hall, Bradley i: Co., New York, goods sold for.. 320 00 
St. Louis Shot Tower Co., G. W. Chadbourne, 

President, cash 250 fO 

George P. Whitelaw, cash 250 00 

Holland & Freeman, Carbon Oil, sold for 202 20 

J. R. Fiulay, Carbon Oil, &C., sold for 201 15 

E. S. Wheaton, Carbon Oil, sold lor 46 40 

Valentine &. Co., Boston, goods sold for 126 f6 

Uainemau it Negbaur, New York, goods sold for 51) DO 

T. Parrott & Son, Dayton, Ohio, goods sold ror». M 00 
Queen City Varnish (%i., Cincinnati, received 

through the Drug DeiJartinent, goods sold for. 59 25 

$3,039 66 
GEO. W. BANKER, Chairman. 
ST. Louis, May 30, 1864. 

* ^ m m • 

The only smile we have seen on the face of 
the foreman for two' weeks, wo saw this mor- 
ning when we handed him our valedictory ! 
Complimentary, wasn't it ? 



Inscribed Ui the St. Louis Sanitary Fair. 
THE SHIRT MAKERS' SONG. 

Sharp as our needles, the bayonets bright, 
Borne by the soldiers who charge for the 

right; 
Quick as our needles those bayonets keen, 
They gleam — and the foemen are no more 

seen ; 
Falling back, they scatter, and quit the field. 
To the power of m.inhood and truth they 

yield ; 
A few more fights — and the work is done. 
And the severed chain more firmly one. 
We think, as the glittering needles sjieed. 
Of the brave who are serving their country's 

need ; 
By their camp fires reminders of firesides they 

see — 
While the fighters they— be the workers we ! 

Straight as our needles, the barrels blue. 
Of the rifles and carbines, sound and true ; 
Well ordered and strong as our stitches, the 

band.s. 
That march to recover our stolen lands, 
Till again the Flag of the Union wave 
O'er the hallowed ground of the ancient 

brave. 
Till Carolina is free from shame. 
And Virginia remembers her noblest name. 
We think, &c. 

Bright a.s our needles, what eyes will beam, 
And dance, over "band and gusset and seam!" 
Bright with the thoughts of home, and mother, 
Bright as the vision of sister to brother. 
Bright as the dream of "weans and wife" 
To the soldier asleep on the field of strife ; 
Bright as the tear that a manly heart 
Giveth leave from the home turned eye to 

start. 
We think, as the glittering needles speed, 
Of the brave who are serving their country's 

need ; 
By their camp fire.s reminders of firesides they 

see — 
While the fighters they — be the worlcers we 

T. P. Rodman. 

Tauntoyi, Massachusetts. 



THE "BANNER REGIMENT." 

All who visited the Fair during the first 
two weeks will testify to the faithfulness and 
industry of the colored soldiers about the 
Fair Building— 68th U. S. Infantry, A. D. 
For several weeks past they have worked 
earnestly in every capacity where hard work 
and drudgery was to be done, and have re- 
ceived from the Executive Committee a mod- 
erate compensation for their services. The 
money thus received, together with a very 
considerable addition taken from their 
scanty monthly pay, has been 'donated to the 
Fair. The following letter with accompany- 
ing check was received yesterday : 

Headquarters 68Tn U. S. I. C.,\ 
Bexton Barracks. Mo., May 30, 1864. j 
Brigadier Oetieral Win. A. Pile: I have the 
honor to forward to you twelve hundred and 
sixty dollars and seventy-fioe cents, for the 
Freodmen's Department of the Mississippi 
Valley Sanitary Fiiir, it being the contribu- 



tion of the 68th United States Infantry 
(colored,) for that object, and would here say 
that the men have received but one ptvyment 
since being in the service, which amounted to 
but eight dollars to a man. averaging the num- 
ber paid. One hundred are absent sick, and 
one hundred have received no pay, thus leav- 
ing but seven hundred contributors. 

I have the honor to be vour ob't servant, 
J. H. D. CLENDENING, 
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding. T\^ 

Brigadier General Pile forwarded the above 
letter, with the amount, to the Treasurer, with 
the following endorsement : 

" This communication, with accompanying 
donation, is respectfully forwarded to the 
Treasurer of the Mississipjii Valley Sanitary 
Fair. Colonel Clendening, and all the offi- 
cers of this regiment, have been earnest and 
active in laboring for the Fair. Under the 
circumstances, I think they are the banner 
regiment, as to contributions to the Fair. 
WM. A. PILE, 
Brigadier General. 



The General says if he gets the Smizer 
Farm, he shall prefi.x his own name to it, and 
call it "The general desolate home for de- 
praved soldiers." He is incorrigible. 



LAZINESS. 



I lay in my hammock under the tree. 

Swinging lazily two and fro, 
And the great blue fiy and the honeyed bee, 
Singing a song of sleep to me. 

Over my head would come and go, 
Dreamily, dreamily. 

A little way off, from tree to tree 

A silvery thread — a spider had spun it — 
Rose and fell in the warm sunshine, 
And I sleepily watched its waving line. 
But v/hen a bird broke it, first knew I had 
done it, 

Dreamily, dreamily. 

I felt the warm light melting into my blood. 

Felt it quickening the trees around, 
The grass drank the sunshine through holes 

in the shade. 
And made itself golden in each little blade, 
As I lay swinging 'twixt sky and ground, 
Dreamily, dreamily. 

From the hay -fields came faintly the sharpen- 
ing of scythes. 
Faintly the fall of a far-off stream ; 
Faintly the rustle of wind through the corn, 
I think there were children at play on the 

lawn, 
For a sound like a laugh floated into my dream. 
Dreamily, dreamilj-. 



L. B. Holland. 



E. P. Freeman. 



LACLEDE OIL WORKS. 

HOLLAND & FREEMAN, 

Manufacturers uf 

Illuminating and Lubricating 

CARBON OILS, 

BENZOLE, AXLE GREASE, ^c, ^c. 
Office, 35 Olive St., bet. .Second and Third sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Jl3* Orders solicited and promptly filled. Visitors 
will please call aud look at our samples in the Dug 
Spring apartment of this building. 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSiai"^. 



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WAR CLAIMS 

Adjusted and Collected. 

OFFICE REMOVED TO 

JVo. 63 WaStaiuglon Aveuue, 

Two doors eusl ol tlio QliiUteniuisl.'iS Dp\>:u Im'iil . 

JOHN P. CAMP 

Will give his uticntion to the adjustmenl ;ind colli?,ctiun 
ul Voucbprs aud other claims against the United States 
Government in all its Repurtments. 

Accounts and bills against the Government made out 
in proper form, and Voucliers therefor obtained aud the 
amounts collected. 

Merchants having vouchers for small amounts, can 
j;ive themselves time and trouble by placing them in 
his hands tor collection. 

R E P E R K N C E S : 

Uon. D. Uavis, B'toomington, III.; Hon. Joseph Jlolt, 
Washii'.Rion. D. C; Hon. 11. Campbell, St. Louis, Mo ; 
Samuel T. Glover, St. Louis, Mo.J J. R. Shepley, Esq., 
St. Louis, Mo.; late Commissioners and Sounsclors on 
War Claims for the Department oi the West 



BOOTS AN3> SHOES. 

TIIR finest aud best assortment of custom nuule 
IlOUTS AND SHOES in this city, may be found at 
SAMUEL HALE'S, 
35 North Fourth St., opposite Planters' House. 



O'FALIiON 

White Lead and Oil Company, 

M;uKiiaLUirer3 iind Wholesale Dealers in 

LINSEED OIL, CASTOR OIL, 

WHITE LEAD, ZINO PAINTS, 
Colors, Varnishes, Japan, Putty, &c., &c. 

store, 108 Sofond stiPft, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

g^'Cash paid iur Flaxseed and Castor Beans. 

GEO. \V. BANKER, President. 
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer. 
CHAS. C. FULLER. Secretary. 



D. A. BIGGERS, 

Wholesale and Retail 

a K O C E K , 

No. 110 Market street, between Fourth and Ftttli, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

J3=Goods sent to any part of the city free of charge. 



COAL OIL LAMPS, COAL OIL, 

AND 

G.A.S :fi3i:t tUS-ES, 

BRONZES, FRENCH CLOCKS, &c. 



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J. CRAWSHAW & SON, 



.VVE just received and are now opening the largest 
and best stock of 



A, S, W, Gi-Oilwin. Rob't Anderson. Peter Behr. 

GOODWIN, ANDERSON & CO., 

iMauui'acun er» ol 

LARD OIL, SOAP ANE CANDLES, 

FANCY AND TOILET SOAPS, 

No. 10 Pine street, between Main and Second. 

Factory— Poplar, South end of Adolph st., 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



What is Life Insurance ? 



T is, by its adoption or neglect, a FORTUKB gained 
or lost to a family at a man*s death. 



lianips and Gas Fixtures, 

Ever seen in the United States, which they offer low, 

For Casli Only, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 78 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS. 



I 

Tlie Mutual Mil Life IflEiiraiics Co. 

TTas paid to hpirs of deceased members, over 

^3,200,000, 

And ilh accnmulaiiun now exceeds 

S5,500,000. 

EDWIN FOWLER, Stale Agent. 
No. 34 Olive street. 



A. Jtjhnson. F. 0. Sawyer. 

JOHNSON & SAWYER, 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Book, News & Wrappmg Paper, 

N. E. corner Second aud Locnst streets. 

ST. LOUIS. 

tn^^P^'P'^'i'i' 1)1 'iiiy size and weight made to order. 



PHOTOGRAGHIS ALBUMS, 

Stereoscopes & Pioitures, 

Craig"s Microscopes, Games & Stationery, 

At No. 9 South Fifth street. 

BIBLE AND TRACT DEPOSITORY. 

J. W. McINTYRE. 



WESTERN AdRKl'LTliRAl PEPdT ANtI SEED STORE. 



Blunden, Koenig & (Jo. 



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No. &6 North Second street, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

FULL assortment of Farm Implements and Farm 
and Garden Seeds constantly on hand. 



Outley's Palace of Art, 

No. 39 Fonrth street, opposite the Planters' House. 

J J. OUTLET, the oldest established Artist in St. 
• Louis, offers his services to all persons desiring a 
perfect picture of amj kind, from the smallest locket to 
life size. Unusual inducements are offered to those 
wishing portraits of themselves or of deceased friends, 
requiriuK only a small picture of them, no matter how 
faded, from which to paint a perfect likeness. Call at 
the rooms and examine the portraits on exhibition. 



M. S. HOLMES, 

NO. 28 NORTH SECOND STREET, 

* Dealei- in every description of 

PAPER, BY THE REAM OR CASE, 

jr^ 100 ton of Rags wanted for cash.^l^ 



Mutual Life Insurance Company 

(IF NKW YOHK. 

FRED'K S. WINSTON, PRBsiDENr. 

Aeenmtilatcd cash Assets, Ist Feb., 1864, $10,300,000. 
rpiIK safest and strongest Life Insnrance Company in 
es. SAM'L COPP, Jr., A!<ent, 
N. W. corner Main and Second sts. 



THE CONNECTICUT 

Mutual Life Lisurance Company 

OF nAllTFOKU. 
A CCFiMULATED Capital, over «6.000.000. Number of 
il Policies issued in 1863, 5.6Sa ! Fifty per cent, divi- 
dends declared annually. One-half of preniimns re- 
ceived io notes, which notes are cancelled by dividends. 
nF.NRT ST.AGG. Agent. 
No. 40 Third street, corner Pine. 



KING, DCAIST & CO. 

Inipoi tf-rs and Juhber^ of 

FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS 

No. 105 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



ja. XT o iri o jsr s . 

BY J. H. 08C00D (S: SON, 

147Cun;,'ress street, lJo^ton. 

REGULAR Cataloeue sales of Dry Goods, Tuesdars 
and Fridays. Received in Public Warehouse on 
storage. Wool, Cotton and Merchandise generally, for 
which Legal Bond Warehouse receipts will he given by 
J. II. OSGOOD. Public Warehouscm<.n. 
Liberal ca,--!! iidvani'f-; iii;idf' on con-!L'nm'-ms. 



The Best is the Cheapest. 

G. W. CURTISS & CO., 

No. 7 South Fifth street, 

KEKP the beet Coal Oil and Lamps, the best crystal 
tlint Chimneys, Globes, Wicks. &c. Agents for 
Fjsk'a Cooking Lamp, for family use. Gives entire sat- 
isfaction. No family should be without ono. All kinds 
Coal Oil and Lamp goods sold wholesale and retail. 



LEWIS & GROSHON, 

58 North Fourth street, 

KEEP the latest styli-s of Gentlemen's Dre.ss Uats, 
Felt Hals of every description for Men and Boygi ; 
Cloth Hats, Military Hals, Straw Hats, Cloth Cups, 
Fancy Caps for Chikiir'n, elegantly trimmed; Leghorn and 
Straw Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children; Traveling 
Bags. Umbrellas, &<;.. and Furs in their season. 



W^ILLIAM H. GRAY & CO., 

WliMiesaK- and Retail 

a R o c ii: H s , 

Nos. 75 & 77 South Second street, opposite Paciflc 

Railroad Depot. 
Orders from the country promptly att-nded to. 



OHAUNCEY I. FILLEY, 

108 ITIaiii street, 108 

Direct Importer and Dealer iu 

CHINi GLASS & PEKSfARE, 



H 



AS, according to returns made by all the Queens- 
wore Dealers, the largest stock in the city. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, according to n turns lu.ide under oath by all the 
Queeusware Dealers, more stock than any two houses 
on Main street. 

CHA.UNCEY I. FILLEY 

Has, accoidin^: to itturiis mad'' under tuiih as above, 
nver two hundred per cent, more stuck than any Queens- 
ware house on Main street. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Keeps a full as.^ortiiient of staple and fancy China- 
Glas.N, Qaeenaware. Coal Oil Li-nips, Looking Glasses, 
liriltauniaWare, Silver Plated Ware, Trays, Waiters, Ta- 
ble Cutlery, Water Coolers. Trnit Jars, Toiletware, etc. 

CHAUNCEY I. FILLEY 

Is the only direct imiiorler m ihe city, of I.rddle Elliots 
.V Sons' White Granhe aud Parian Wares an*l Di^corated 
Vases aud Toilet Wares, which received the great priie 
medals at the World's I'airs iu London, Paris and New 
York, a variety ot which Ihcy have liberally donated lo 
the M. V. S. Fair. 

CHAUi EY I. FILLEY 

Will receive !"■ :.• ■ ' ■' • ' m,.nurac- 

turcB. 



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THE DA-ILY C0XJ:N^TEIISIG2\ . 



D. A. Winter. 



n. Wicke. 



D. A. WINTER & CO., 

CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS, 

And Jewelry Manufactory, 

No 204Fr:.nkIni avcnup, bet. Eleventli and Twelfth sts., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Repairing warranted and accurately executed. 



SEW8NC MACHINE CO. 



SALES ROOMS 



No. 124 North Fourth street, 

(Verandah Row,) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



HMlSYi k FIllY, 



113 N. FOURTH ST., COR. VINE, 



ST. LOUiS. 



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WHEELER & WILSON'S 




SEWING MACHINES, 



HOAVE & CA.I»EN'S 

NEW VOr.K HitL .\M) MiniNE 

INSUKANCE^ AGENCY. 

BEHOLD ^IHE LIST: 

Coliimbica Fire Insiu'ance Co. 

OF XEW TORK. 

OIBce— No. 161 Broadway. 

Cash Capital, $500,000; Surplus, $68,493; Assets, $568,493. 

INStTKES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture. Rents, Vessels m port and their Cargoes, and 
other insurable property, against loss or damage by Are. 
The insured receive 75 per cent, ot net profits without 
incurring any liability. „„,,, „ ,. 

TIJIOTHT G. CHURCHILL, Pres't. 
EDWARD KEMETS, Sec. 

Home Insurance Company, 

OF NEW HAVEN, CONN. 

Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplus, $70,396 12; Assets, 

$570,396 12. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise, Household Furni- 
ture Rents Leases, and other insurable property, 
aeainst' loss or damage by fire. Dealers receive 75 per 
cent ot net profits, on Dwellings and Merchandise risks. 
CHAS WILSOS.Sec. D. R SATTERLEB. Pres't. 
SAM'L L. TALCOTT. (ien'l Ag't and AiUuster. 

Lamar Fire Lisiirance Company 

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. 
Capital, all paid up in cash, $300,000; Surplus, January 

1, 1864, $89,375 27; Assets, $389,375 27. 
ISAAC R. ST. JOHN, Sec. EDW'D>NTHONT, Prest. 

FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE, 

Metropolitan Lisurance Comp'y, 

108 Broadway. New Toik. 

Cash Capital. $300,000; Assets, Jan. 1, 1864, $642,641 85. 

Scrip dividend declared Jan. 12, 1864, 35 per cent. 

THIS Company insures, at customary rates of pre- 
mium, against loss or damage by fire ; also, against 
all marine and land navigation, and war risks on cargo 
or freight. The assured receive 76 per cent, of the net 
profits, without incurring any liability, or in lieu there- 
of at their ostion, a liberal discount upon the premium. 
' JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM, Pres't. 

ROB'T M. C. GRAHAM, Vice Pres't. 
EDW'D A. STANSBURT, 2d Vice Pres't. 
JOHN C. GOODRIDGE, Secretary. 
WESTERN BASCOM, General Agent. 

STOCK COMPANY — INCORPORATED 1S21 . 

Manhattan Fire Iiism-ance Co., 

NEW YORK. 

Cash Capital, $500,000; Surplus, $572,916 33; Assets, 

$772,916 33. 

WM. PITT PALMER, President. 
ANDREW J. SMITH, Secretary. 

INSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other property, 
against loss or damage by fire, at rates as low as. oth- 
er first class companies. Particular attention given to 
the insurance of Farm property, isolated Dwellings and 
their Furniture, for one, three or five years. Losses 
adjusted and promptly paid in cash at this Agency. 

Phoenix Insm^ance Company, 

BROOKLYN. N. Y. 
Oflices— No. 1 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; No. 139 

Broadway, New York. 

Cash Capital, $600,000; Surplus. March 1, 1864, $222,- 

219 20; Assets, $722,219 20. 

INSURANCE against loss by Are, Marine, Lake, Canal 
and Inlaufll transportation. 

STEPHEN CROWELL, President. 
EDGAR W. CROWELL. Vice Pres't. 
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary. 



North Missouri Railroad. 






In connectii.n with Hannibal and St. Jo. R.iilroad. The 
Shortest and liuickest Route to 

QUINCY, KEOKUK, 

•6T. JOSEPH, 
ATCHISON. 

WESTON, 
LEAVENWOETH, _ 

KANSAS CITT. 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA, ^ 

NEBRASKA CITY. 
QUINCY AND HANNIBAL. 

Certain and Close Connections 

Are made with the Haniiibal and St Joe Railroad, 

Chicago, Burlington and Iowa Railroad, 

and all the Railroads of Iowa. 

On and after Sunday, November loth . 1863, 

St Joseph Express leaves St. Louis at 1;16 A. M. 

Mail ami Accommodation Train at 3:30 p. M. 

Fare as Low as by any other Eoute. 

Commodious Passenger Rooms have been fitted up at 
the Depot, corner of North Market street and Levee, 
with every arrangement for the comfort of passengers 
TICKETS FOR SALE AT 

No. 40 Under Planters' House, 

AND 

FOOT OF NORTH MARKET STREET, 

Where reliable information can be obtained relative to 

routes in Iowa. Kansas and Nebraska. . „ ... 

53= Be certain that your ticket reads: "Via North 

Missouri Railroad." ■ . ., . 

I. n. STURGEON, Superintendent. 
J. H. CONCANNON, General Ticket Agent. 



:E> A.CinC I^.A.ILK,0-A.X}- 



ON anil after Monday, December 7th, 1863, trains will 
leave St. Louis, as follows : 
Mail Train— Daily at 8:20 a. m., stopping at all stations 

and running through to Kuobnoster, (208 miles.) 
Franklin Accommodation— Daily except Sunday, at 6:00 

p. M. 
<;t3ues— Leave Dresden tor Warrensburg, Lexington, 
Pleasant Hill, Independence and Kansas City, 
daily on arrival ot train. Leave Sedalia for 
Springfield, Bolivar and Warsaw, on Tuesday, 
■rhnrsdav and Saturday evenings on arrival of 
train ; Leave Tipton every evening for BoonviUe. 
Passengers taking the 8:20 A. M. train from St. Louis, 
connect at Franklin with train daily for Rolla and in- 
termediate stations. Stages leave Rolla every morning 
for Springfield. 

Throu"h tickets mav be obtained at the Passenger De- 
not corner ot Seventh and Poplar streets, or at the 
Comnanv's Through Ticket Office, No. 42 Fourth street, 
under the Planters' House. T. McKISSOCK, Sup't. 
E. W. WALLACE, General Ticket Agent. 



No. 80 North Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



UNION LINE. 

Unioii Traiisprtalii k \wm% Co. 

FAST FREIGHT LINE EAST AND WEST, VIA 

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 
TIME AND RAfiFGUARANTEED. 

N. STEVENS, Agent, 
No. 49 Olive street, ST. LOUIS. 



SAFEST jVND CHEAPEST SYSTEM OF INSURANCE. 

Washington Insurance Comp'y, 

172 Broadway, (cor. Maiden Lane.) N. Y. 

Cash Capital, $400,000; Assets, Feb. l7 1864, $68-3,000. 

Scrip dividend, 1861, 60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1862, 

60 per cent.; Scrip dividend, 1863, 60 per cent. 

THE Policies entitled to participate, receive 76 per 
cent ot net profits. Insures Buildings, Merchan- 
dise. Furniture, Rents, Leases, against loss or d.iniage 
by Are, and marine risks on lakes, rivers and canals. 
3E0. C. SATTERLEE, President. 
HENRY WESTON. Vice President. 
WM. K. LOTHROP. Secretary, 
WM. A. SCOTT, Afs't Scc'y. 



St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad. 



Spring Arrangement, commencing April 4, 1864. 

PASSENGER Trains will leave Plum street Depot, 
dailv. as follows: . c ,5 . «. 

For Pilot Knob, Potosi, and all stations, at...6:lS A. M. 

For Desoto at... 6:15 A. M. and 4 P.M. 

Returning— Will leave 

^rr^'' ::::::;::::::::3;6S?;m: 

De^ n{:;:::;::;:::::::::::::::::::::":6:ooA. «. and 6:35 p. m. 

Carondelet Accommodation Trains. 
For Carondelet at 6:15. 7:10. 8:40, 10:00 11:30, A. M ; 

200 400, 6:25, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 p. M. 
For Docks at 6:15, 7:10, 8:40, 10:00, 11:30, A. M., 2:00 and 

4:00 p. M. ,. ^ ,. ,- i,.Qn . 

For Jeflerson Barracks and Quarantine at 6:15, 11.30 A. 

BI., and 4:00 p. 31. 

Returning— Will leave 

Quarantine at 7:30 A. M.; 1:00 .and 7:60 p. M. 

Jeft-erson Barracks at 7:40 A. M ; 1:05 and7:65 P. M. 

Docks at 7:54, 9:16, 10:33, A, M.; 1:17, 3:07, 5:45 P. M. 

Carondelet at 5:30. 6:'i0. 8:00, 9:20, 10:40, A. M.; 1:20, 

3:10, 6:48, 7:00, 8:10, 10:45 P. M. 

S D. BARLOV, Pres't & Sup't. 

ISIDOR BUSH, General Agent . 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



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J & A. GARDINER, 
\V A T C H M: A K E tC S , 

And Trnp"! tei> «i 

WatcheS/ Jewelry, Silverware, 



AND FANCY GOODS, 

No, 93 Pourlh street. 



REMOVAL. 

DR. ISAIAH FORBES, 

DENTIST 

HAS removed from his old stainl, lo 
No. 85 Olive, (one square furtUer 
West,) three doors west of Fifth street. 




R. GUMERSELL, Sr., 

(SU<X'E^S(>i; TO MOKHISON & CO.,) 

— DLALER IN— 

DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMIVIINGS, 

LACES, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERVf , 
Gloves. Fans, French Corsets, Skirts, &c. 

— ALSO — 

English, French and German Fancy Goods, 

No, 100 FOURTH STREET. GLA.SCJOW ROW. 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



AtiOLPH HEINICKE. JOHN M. ESTEL 

HEINICKE & ESTEL, 

IMPORTERS -.'f dUd wholi'balo lUiitler;* in Ohma, Cilat;, 
autl Queensware, LookiiiK (iluases, Coal Oil, Lamp.**, 
Itiitaimia Waro. &c.;Tea Trays, Table Cutlery, Sec, Nu. 
26 Nurth Maiu alroot, St, Louih, Mo. 

Assorted Cratfs for country tratio kept on h*nJ. 
Particular attention paid to packing. 



JAMES MAOUIRE- 



CONSTANT INE M.\GUinE 



INSURE YOUR LIVES. 

Equitable Life Assuraoce Society 

OF THE UNITED STATED. 

No. 92 BroaJway, New rorlc. 

S. A. RANLBTT, Special Ageat. 

No. 1 Olive St., N E. cor Mam. 



S W. Baldwin. S. M Do.W 

BALDWIN & DODD, 

Manufacturers and wholesale dealers in 

HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, 

BONNETS, MILLINERY GOODS, &0., 
98 Main St., corner of Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



ROBERT DOUGHERTY, 

MANUFAfTURER AKD DEALER IN ALL KINDS 
o£ Caniages, Buggies, Barouches, &c., corner 
Fitth and St. Charles streets, St. Louis, Mo. 

Second hand Carriages taken in exchange for new. 
Repairing ex-^cuted with dispatch. 



C. O. HILFENSTEIN. 



A. R DONALDSON. 



C.G.HELFENSTEIN&CO., 

GENTLEMEN S 

FURNISHING STORE, 

N. V.r CORNER FOURTH & PINE STS.. 

ST. LOUIS, MO, 



J. & 0. MAGUIRE, 

WHOLESALE ai.d reUiil dealer^ in Dnigs, M.di- 
cines, Clii'inicals, Perfumery, Patent Medicines. 
Medicine Chests, &c., Sec, Southwest corner ot Olive 
and Second streets, St. Louia, Mo. 



A, GEESHON, 



NO 52 NORTH FIFTH STREET 



ST. LOUiS, MO. 



A. F. SHAPLEIGH & CO , 



IMPORTERS OF 



HARDWARE, CUTLERY, 

GUNS AND HEAVY GOODS, 

N-;>. 102 Maiu St., bet. Vine & Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



JULIUB MORISSE. 

loii-'urtei dU:l Dealer la 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

166 AND 285 BROADWAY. 

.ST. LOUIS, MO. 

WM. S. HUMPHREYS, 

Successor to Humphreys & Terry, 

WHOLESALE GROCER 

— AND— 

Commission Merchant, 

And Ail'.-i ' for 

Ohio River Salt Company's Salt, 

No 95 Second street, between Locust and Vine streets, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Wholesale and Retail Emporium 

— FOR— 

CrentlemeaN, f oatbs' and Children's 

Furnishing Goods and Army Outfits. 



JAS. P. FISKE. AUGirSTUS KNIGHT. WM. B. GARRI TT. 

FISKE. KNIGHT & CO., 

Manutacturers ai;d Wholesale Dealers in 

Nj. 87 Mam =tu*et, corner Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



C S OREELEY. 



C. B. BURNHAM 



D. B. QALE 



GREELEY & GALE, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

ALSO, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER 
CHANTS, No 86 Second street, St. Loois, Mo. 



BALMER & WEBER, 

PUBLISHERS of Mu>K', No. 56 Fourth street, St 
Louis, Mo. Dealers in Piano-fortes andMusical In- 
struments of everj' description; "Western agency for 
the sale of Steinway & Sons' Gold Medal Pianos, and 
Prince 6c Go's Improved Patent Melodeons, which we 
furnish at the factory prices, wholesale and retail. 

GEORGE CORNING, 

MiuuLicturer au'i Deaiei itt 

Ladies' & G enliemeu's Boot^^ i& Shoe^i, 

. No. 86 Market St., bet. Thira and Fourth, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



i\. H. CLARK, 

FURNISHING DEALER 

— AND — 

SHIRT MANUFACTUKER, 

126 North Fourth tt , Southwest cor. Washington Av., 

SAINT LOUIS. 



Alex. Young. Chicago. 
Dan. C Young, St. 'Lou)s 



T. S. Young, New i'ork. 
W. F StoQp, New York. 



YOUNG BROS & CO., 

Manutai-ttun^ .in<l Whole.sah- D.'aler,^ in 

135 Main St., St. Louis, Mo.; 33 and 36 Lake st., cor. 
Wabash avenue, Chicago, III.; 120 Chambers st., N. Y. 



PLANT & BROTHER, 

SIGN OF THE GILT PLOW. "^ 

No. 25 North Main st ^204 Broadway, 

Commission Mercliants, 

And Dealers in 

Agricultural Seeds, Tools, Machines, 

BELTING, HOSE, &c ^^___ 



Ernest C. Angelrodt, 
Consul General. 



Robert Barth, 

Consul, 



ANGELRODT & BABTH, 

EUROPEAN COLLECTION BUSINESS, 

Our Second & Che^nut sts , up stairs, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



BELCHER'S 

Sugar Refining Company. 

Office at Refinery Building, cor. O'Fallen and Lewis sts., 

WHERE may be found all kinds of refined and clari- 
fied Sugars, in barrels, half barrels, sacks or hogs- 
heads. Also, Golden Syrups, Syrup Molasses and Su- 
garhouse Molasses in barrels, half barrels and kegs, and 
in quantities to suit, from twenty-five barrels and up- 
wards, at the card price when delivered. A boi for or- 
ders will be found on the Northwest corner Second and 
Olive streets. Cash on delivery. No charge for pack- 
ages or drayage. GEORGE PAETHIDGE, President. 
E. Y. Waee. Secretary, 



ROBERT & "WILIilAM MITCHELL, 

(Succe^yor^; to Mitcheli. Rammelfbrrg & Co ,) 

Maifactflrers of Fine Fiirniture, 

And Dealers in 

Carpets. Curtain^, Oil Ciulhs, Skdes, anil llphobten, i^c, 

Not>. 134 St 136 North Fourth street. 



MANTZ & LTNCH, 

Wholesale DeaUrs in Foreign and Domestic 

WINES AND LIQUORS, 

And Rectifiers of Whisky, 
39 Soalh Main and 11 South Commercial streetn, be- 
tween Walnut and Elm streets, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Choice brands of Bourbon Whisky constantly on hand. 



Edward A.Fellerer, M. D. 

[10M(K()PATHI(' 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 

119 Olive St., between Eighth and Ninth sts., north side. 
Office hours— 7 to 9 oMock, a. fli.J 3 to 4 P. M. 



Washington University. 

UNIVERSITY HALL, 

Corner Washington avenue and Scwnteenlh street. 
WM. CHAUVENET, L. L. D., Chancellor. 

WM (.i. ELIOT, D. D. President. 

WAYMAN CROW, Vice Preaidi-nt. 

S. A. RA.NLKTT, Sec'y 5t Treasurer. 
Commencement, June 16. 1864. 

~ MRS. E. J. MORRIS, 

Fa^hUltlable 

DRESS AND MANTILLA MAKER, 

No. 66 Nortl) Fifth St., bet. Olive and Locust, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

A LARGE SUPPLY OF PATTERNS FOR SALE. 



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THE I3^ILY COUNTERSIGN. 



WESLEY FALLON, 

(SUCCESSOR TO FALLON fc WRIGHT,) 

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER, 

Kob- &4 an(i 86 Ninth Fifth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE STOCK 
of everytbiug in his !ine. All wcik sold guaran- 
teed as represented. 

WARNE, CHEEYER & CO., 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, 

HARDWAEE, CUTLERY, 
Silver Plated and Japanned Goods, 

Hi'llow Ware Fjiif Plojujljci, ajul Cv.stom-M.i';e 

TI I>J" "^T^r -A. 3F*. H . 

MANVFACTUREBS OF 

WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, 

Rflneerator». l':e Chests, Water Coders, Bathing 
Apparatus, &c., 

— ALSO- 
PATENT PORTABLE SODA FOUNTAINS. 
So. 125 NORTH FOUKTH STREET. 

(Marble Buildings, near Washington Av.) 

ST. LOUiS, MO. 



C. B. HUBBELL Jr. (fc CO. 



WHOLESALE AND KETAJL DEALEKS IN 



foreig:n and domestic 



IDT^~5Z" C3-OCDS, 



302 FOURTH STREET. 



ST. LOUIS. 



— AND— 

MERCHANT TAILORS, 

N. W. COR. FOURTH ST. & WASHINGTON AVENUE, 
(Branch nnder Lindell Hotel.) 

ST. LOUIS. 



R. E. FRANKLIN, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 



—AND- 



Ubsdell, Barr, Duncan d" Co., fancy dry goods. 



:di^i^ oooxds. 



FOUKTH, VINE & ST. CHARLES STS. 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ST. LOUIS UNION, 

PUHLISHED EY THE 

XJnioii -A.!s«ssiOoiatioii. 

D. M. GRISSOM Editor. 

J. H PARSONS Business Manager 

Office, Corner Third and Locust streets. 
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: 

Daiiy. in advance - - - -'- -$800 
Tn-Wet'kly. in advance - - - - - -4 00 

Tri-Weekly; Clubs of Ten 30 00 

Weekly, in advance - - - - - -150 

Weekly, Clnh3 of Ten 10 00 



132 FOURTH STREET, 



DR. E. HALE, 

OfllcCj Northwest corner of Fifth and Locust st^., 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



GILES F. FILLEY, 



MANUFACTURER OF 



HENRY FOLSOM & CO., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 

IsAlXJ-.XTJ^Tl^Z' G003DS 
FIRi: ARMS, 

REVOLVERS, FLAGS, 

AND SPORTING APPARATUS. 

PRESENTATION Swords and Pistols on hand or made 
to erder. H. FOLSOM Si CO., 



fOOKINt; 4ND HKAllNG STOVES, 

AND DEALER IN 

TIN PLATE, 
Sheet Iron, Wire, Rivets, 

COPPER BOTTOMS, 

PRESSED AND JAPANNED ''WARE, 

Office and Salesrcoin, 1&5 & 157 M«in st., 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



GEO PABTRIPG£ 



H^NRV - RELD THOS GREEN. 



PARTRIDGE & CO., 

WHOLESALE GROCERS. CO.MM1SS10N AND FOR- 
WARDING Merchants, No, 84 North Second st,, 
St. Louis. 

Will make liberal cash advances on consignment of 
Produce, tor sale in St. Louis, or to Partridge, Wells fc 
Co., New York. 



LOUIS I'ETERS, 

IMPORTER, MANUFACTCRER AND RETAIL DEAL- 
ER ju Fancy Fur-, ami purchaser of all kinds of 
American Furs, No. 61 North Fitlii street^ opposite the 
Mercantile Library, St. Louis. Mo. 

Mufls, Ace. taken for preservation during the Summer, 
and the promptest attention fiivcu to all orders. 



P. H. JONES, 

SUCCESSOR TO BEX. F. CKAXE cV: CO. . 

DEALER IN CLOCKS. WATCHES, DIA.MONDS, 
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, under Odd Fel- 
lows' Hall, corner Fourth and Locust streets, St, Looi.s. 
Mo. "^ 

Watches repaired and warranted. 



UNION STORE. 

JP^ie.S02Sr c5c CO. 

No. 108 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 

(Third door Souih-of St, Charles.) 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

UNION FLAGS. FROM ONE CENT TO $M0. ALSO, 
Military Swords. Sashes. Belts. Shotilder Straps, 
Lace Buttons. Gold and Silver Bullion, S|,augles, Stars, 
Photographs, Photograph Alburn^, L^uion Pins, Badges, 
.md Regalia ot all kinds, wholesale 'aud Retail, 



PARLOR AND BEDROOM GRATES, 

T ATEST style an<i p:itt*-n.-. a! i' w-r 
■^ market rates. 

Dodge's patent and Skeel's patent Set- 
ting. 

Manufactory, 174 North Main street. 

B. HORTON 




MARY INSTITUTE, 

Lucas Place, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streeit^, 

ST. LOUIS. 

A SCHOOL ul the highest order for young Ladies. 
Two terms of twenty weeks each per annum. Cat- 
alogues, terms of admission, or any vthf-r inform..' on, 
may be obtained of C. S. Penneil, A M.. Princip- at 
the lubtilute, cr at his residence. No. 307 Chesnnt -■ . 
or of S. A. RANLETT, Treasurer 

No. 1 OUve, northeast corner Majn 



THE DA.ILY COXJINTERBIGIsr. 



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J. C. DUBITQIIE, 

MERCHANT TAILOR, 

— AND— 

Dealer in Gents' Furnishing Goods, 

No. 74 N. Filth St.. t*-!. Luc^l^t it St. Charlef. (?ts. 



nad>uii E BndL-; Jfl.i; U. !!■ 



BRIDGE, BEACH & CO., 

SUCCESSOHS lo Bridge tt Bro.. niMnufactn'rer^ vi 
Tinnprs' Tools and Macliines, Japanued "Ware. fitc. 
Importers and dt-'aleri in Tin Plate, Copper, f:;heei Iron. 
Wire. No. 37 Main ^rtreet, St. Louis, AIu. 



John J. H.-'ppo 



J«.-lni N N'> 



n R Kilt.-. 



JOHN J. HOPPE & CO., 

WHOLESALE dealers, in Fancy Goods. Notions, Toys. 
Sutlers- Supplies, &c.. No. 16 South Main street, 
opposite Merchant?' Excliauge, St. Loui.-^. 



HENRY I. LORING, 



ROBERT D, PATTERSON. 



H. I. LORING & CO., 

WOLESALE d.-jlfis m Statiuuiiy, J>apc'r and Sciiuul 
Buoka, and Blank Book maiiulacturers, l36Norlli 
Main <tre<^t, opposite Slate Bank, St. Louis. 



W. SPILKER, 

S. .'^IDES, AOENT, 
194 Ulive St., i>ft. T\v»-llih .ind Thin.'.'iitb, 

Confectionary of the Best Quality, 

ALWAYS ON HAND. 



THOMAS LAIRD, 



(Succ 



lij Fi-ii'.-r At Bt.-iiiiL-il,j 



AV H L E S A L E DEALER IN 

BOOKS, PAPERS & STATIOiNERY, 

98 (Old Number) Main street, St. Louis. 

KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND ALL THE BOOKS 
recijiiimti-nded I'V tbe State STip^-nniendt'nt. and a 
full .^^^orLulent ol Rf-ord dud BUnk Books ul all kindb. 



irc:>:EX.:N' c?ooisl, 

MANUFACTURER OF 

\s\im. m\i (\m ami ivheelii.^rkhws. 

No. 692 Broadway, 

B.'tween Jefft^rson and Mouioe ^u-eets, ST. LOUIS. 

Xj XT IVE x: ^ XI . 

SCHULENBURG & BOEGKELER, 

Tenth street, between Cass avenue and MuUanphy St., 
ST. LOUIS, MO., 

HAVE. IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PLANING 
MILL, constantly on hand ii large -itock oi well 
sertsoned Pine Luml>er, Flouring, Fcuciug. Joists, 
Shingle:^, Laths, &.C., iic, which they ufTer ai very low 
prices. 



J. T. Wilson.' A- J Ciaik. 

"WILSON & CLARK, 

SHIRT MANUFACTURERS, 

AND IiEALKRS IN 

Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, 

Xu. b9 North Fourth street. Si. Louis, Mo. J:^»SL,irt.s 
made tu order. 



NIBDRINGHAUS & BRO., 



Manuta'jtnr'T- ••f 



T I n^ "VsT A. K. El , 

And Dealers in 

TINNERS' STOCK, TOOLS, MACHINERY, Sec, No. 
147 North Main street, between Green and Wash- 
ington avenue, St. Louis. 



IC, Coke 
IC, B. P. 
•' I0sl4. IC. Charcoal 
" •' IX, 
'■ 12x13. 10. 
" •• IX, " 

■14x20,10, 
" '■ IX. 
<i '( IXX ■' 

■lead'dic! 



Tin plate lead'd IX, Charc'l 
Block Tin - - - 
Brazier Copper, 
Sheatbini^, " - - 

Copper Bottoms, 
Sheet Zinc, - - - 
Russia Sheet Iron, - 
Slie»l Iron, B, No. 20 to 27. 
" C, No. 20 to 27, 



Prices subject to change of market. 



JAMES M. CRAWFORD, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEU IN *L.\W. 
Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books, Sta- 
tionery, Periodicals and Papersi, No. 54 Fourth street, 
^t. Louis. Mo. 



Damon, Sherburne &. Co., 

£ N G L 1 .S II, G E K M A N. A M E R I C A N 

— A N »— 

Freacii Plate Window Glass, 

•20 ;in.r:2 CuiKii -tr." t, ■'i-i-u-u- B'-'.-.-i and Maine R. 
R. Depot. (Hayniarket Square.) Boston. 



Geo. D, Appleton. N. D. Noyes, John B. Maude. 

APPLETON, NOYES & CO., 
BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 110 North Main .street, betweeelt Locust and Vine, 
ST. LOUIS. MO. 



H P. SHERBUKNK, 

Dejtler :n 

Music, Piano Fortes M MeMeons, 

Aii'l .ii; kiinl- .,i 
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 

No. 36 .Maik.'t -tiee:, between .Main ai..i Ser.iii,!. 



G. & W. TODD & CO., 

Mamifaciurers of 

MACHINE BELTINC 

Dealers iu Mill Materials. 
Main street, corner ol Morgan. St. Louis, Mo, 



Lyon, Sliorb & Co., 

Sole Maniitactuiers 

SlilGO AND TYRONE BAR, SHEET 

AND PLATE IRON. 

268 North Second street, 

GEO. D. UALl,, .ST. LOUIS. 



J. B. SICKLES & CO., 

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN 
AND IMPORTERS OF 

SADDLERY HARDWARE, 

42 Mail! street, St. Louis. 



H* B. Graham. 



Ben. B. Graham. 



H. B. Graham & Bro., 

No. 82 North Second Street, 

ST. LOUIS, .\IO. 
53=Cash paid for Rags. 



PETER E. BLOW, 

IniiJ-Tltr and AV'hulf sale Dealt-i m 

li|ilit;S, P.A.lN'rS. WHITE LEAD. OILS, WlNildW aM^. 

Glasawaret Perfii?ne?y, ^c, ^"c. 
N'i.>. 66 &t 68 iliiin street, between Olive and Pine, 

ST. LOUIS, Mo. 



L E. CARPENTER. 



P. H. ABRA.'MS 



CARPENTER & ABRAMS, 

DEALERS IN BONNET RIBBONS, DRESS AND 
Cloak Trimmings, Fancy Goods, Notions, Alc, 122 
Fi>nrth street, Verandah Row, between St. Charles st. 
ami ■Wahhinirton avenue, St. Louis. 



MBRRITT S 

Express Freight Line, 

Northwest corner Main and Locust streets, 
(Over Merchants' Bank,) 

.S]-. LOUIS. 510. 

J. VT. MERRITT, General Agent. 

Charles g. wells, 

WHflLESALE and retail dealer in China, Glass and 
Queentware, Silver, Plated and Br^^annia Ware, 
Tea Trays. Feather Dusters, Vases. Lamps, Chandeliers, 
Tahle Cutlery. &c.. &.C.. Northwest cornef Fourth and 
St. Charles streets, St. Louis, Mo. 



J. WOLFF & SON, 

Importer^ t-t Ani<-in;itn aij'l F^if mn 

Fancy G-oods, Toys, Notions, &c. 

No. 104 Noith Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



H. Westeimann. 



E. F. W. Meipr. 



WESTERMANN & MEIER, 

IMP(HtTERS ol and (^.■;^:.■l^ .:, Ci.llia. n!,is> and 
Quet-Uhwarc, Britannia Wai e Tabie Ciitiery, Tea Trays, 
Looking-Glasse?, Coal Oil Lamps. &c No. 148 Norilt 
Main street, (west side.) beiwt-en Vine street and 
WasUmgton Avtoue, St. Louih. 

S3"E'*peciaJ attention paid to careful packing, As- 
soiled Crates (or theCoMiitrv Trade constantly on hand. 



THOS. MORRISON, 

D. ...■■I ;U 

Boat Stores, Bacou, Lard. Flour, 

AND PROVISIONS GENERALLY. 

No. 20 Levee, Corner ol Pine street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



J. R Llont-ertrf-r, Wni. C. Orr 

J. R. LIONBE RGER & CO. 

Wholesale Daalers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

No. 71 Sfam >treet, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



John M. Krum. Ernst W. Decker. 

KRUM & DECKER, 

N ■, 4.5- I.I ..- -ir-i-i 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



""'bender & etzel'"" 

IMPORTERS and Wholesale dealers in Fancy Goods, 
White Goods, ll^.'^iery. Yaruti, Woolens, Threads, 
Buttons. Needles. Pipes, Wallets. Cutlery, Toys, Clocks^ 
Brushes, Stationery, fitc. No. 116 North Main street, 

yi. Loui-s. Mo. 



WAR CLAIM OFFICE. 

NO. 58 NORTH THIRD STREET, 

Nearly opposite Post Office, ST. LOUIS, MO. 

CAVENDER&ROWSE. 



Back Pay and Bounties Collected, 

AND PENSIONS OBTAINED. 

GoreruEueut Vouchers Bought, 
^old Ol* Collected. 

. Claims against the State of Ml^^ouri, growing out of 
or Connected with the enrolling, organizing, transport- 
ing, and furnishing supplies for the Enrolled Missouri 
Mjlilia, or for rents or services rendered, and all 
claims of whatever nature, connected with the Milita- 
ry of the State adjusted and collected. 

Claims against the United States Government, for 
Negroes enlibted in the military service, adjusted and 
collected. 



REFERENCES. 

General John B. Gray. Adjutant General of Missouri; 
Colonel E. Anson Mi-ore, Quartermaster General of 
Missouri; Col. Wui. Myers. As.-istaiu QuartermaAter ; 
MjO'tN. W. Brown, Paymaster U. S. A.} Major Robert 
Suiith. Paymaster for discharged soldiers ; Messrs. 
Clark, Dodge & Co., New York; Partridge & Co., S. C 
Davis & Co., St. Luuisj McElhaney, Jaggard & Co. 
RoUu, Missouri J St. Louib Building and SaViugs Asso- 
riatjon. 



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THE D^ILY COUDSTTERSIGN. 



i.ir. ;. PUiUp K.ni'4 



David Fer^'Ua ja. 



KINGSLANDS & FSRGUSON. 

Pliwnlx Foiiii.'.p> "Ud Astrkuiturnl 'iV.irks, 

CAORNEB Sec'iid .iii'l Cherry streets, St. Loiut, Man- 
/ ulaclurer.s ot Pas'-' St Child's Pliteut Circular Saw 
Mill'!; steaiB F.nEiiies nui Builcrs ot all sizes; Cox & 
Roberts' Pateul Thresher and Cleaner; Threshers with- 
out Cleaners; E. Bali's Obi) Jlower and Reaper; Haiid 
and Power Cere. ShcUer,; Cotton Gins; Hor^e Powers 
and Cast iugs;oi evt-ty de=eription. 



E. Ha>ting5. ( 
E. Wl;klT^|•ia. / 



1 A. a. Anderson. 
A. M E; 



JOHN T MANNY 

B..^;■.! 



GEO 3-*RAKE.St Louis 
wn UOWNING 



Manny, Drake & Downing 

V,-HOLEr.A'.K iiKALKKiS l_N 

No 154 Main street, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 



HASTaNCS, WILKERSON & CO. 

FANCY DRY GOODS NOTIONS, AND 

Furnisliin? (loous, Hats, Caps and Straw Uootls. 

N'r. So Main street St. L.uis, Mj 



TO THE AFFLICTED. 

Ir vivi .-uiiei wuh 

RHEUMATISM OR NEURALGIA, 

Use Lallemand's Specific 

JOHN H. BLOOD, Sole Agent, 

X..V ■i4X"!tJi Filtli btieet, S;. Lo-.U'. M>. 

PRICE, $1 PER BOTTLE. 



SUPERVISING AGENCY 

OK THE STATE 01-' ML-5>i>URI Fl.R 

i"'ii'e, Marine & Life Insurance Companies, 

Representing an .i-4.:re'::atp ta.ih capital and surplus of 
$8,847,455 12! 

MORRISON & HOLLAND, Local and Special Agents, 
Office 'il Locust street, over Merchants' Bank, St 
Louis. 
Missouri losses adjusted j;id paid at this Agency, 

COMPANIES REPRESENTED : 

Assets, 

iEtaa Insurance Company ot Hartford $.1,128,8S0 92 

Merch.intB' Insurance Co. •' 301,443 46 

North America Insurance Co '' 384,010 43 

Hartford Fire Insurance Co, " 1,234,743 05 

New York Life Insurance Company (mutual) 3,748 437 26 



" TC E E "V" T Ti "' 

FASHIONABLE HATTER 

271 Broadway, St. Louis. 

WHOLESAL E & RETAI L. 

CROW, McORET-:EY & 00,, 

55 Main street, St. Louis, 

Ofl'cr lo the trade a ^-iieril and well »el<!ct> t .-t,;ck of 



WILLIAM E STOHER, 

WHOLESALE OEALER EK 

>ro. 86 Kurtii Main etreet, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



G. CONZELMAK, 

IMPORTER and manufacturer of all kiuds oE Papot 

Hangings and Upholstery, wholesale and retail 

Northwest corner Fifth and Olive streets, St. Louu- 
JIo 



D B, LUYTIES, M- D., 
HOMdOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, 

177 Locust St, . bet. Eightti fit Ninth, north side, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



JAS. RICHARDSON j g^ LoUla 



W. C. fORD 



WM. D ENGLISH, 
PlttiburgQ 



T 



Elaplfi ana Eaif Efj ilooi 



lO WHICH THEY BESPECXFULLJ INVITE THE 
attention of all cash buyers visitiui! the market. 

Tunstall 6c Holme, 

ci)jiMis,sitj.\ .m hmmm immm. 

No. 31 South Main street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Adolpbus Heier John C. Rust. Theo, G, Meier, 

Adolphus Meier & Co., 

Unpoit^i^ and J.l 'J.'i - jI F,jr,-!i;n ,iMd Dumesti,; 

H.4RDWAR1: AS1» CUTLERY, 

Bans, Klltes, Chains, AuTils anil Vices, 
No 23 Main street, corner of Cheinut street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



RICHARDSON & CO,, 

IMPOBTF.RS AND WHOLESALE L'EALERS IN 
Dru2s. Chemicils and DyestufTs, Oils, Paints, Win- 
dow Glass, Sec, (tc, Kos. 171 and nSNorth Main street, 
npposlte Virginia Hotel, St Louis Mo 



E. A. CORBET, 

lyiANUFACTUREK 01- 

Saddles, Harness & MilitaryBquipments, 

109 North Fuulth .-ire-t, 

SAINT LOUIS. 



E. & W. MORGAN, 

ACrOTIONEERS and Commission Merchants, 107 
Fourth street, (Ten Buildings.) and No. 58 Vine 
streetj between Third and Fourth streets, St. Louis, Mo 
Out-door Sales promptly attended to. Attention giv- 
en to the sale of Bank Stock, Real Estate, 8i.c. 

Morgan's St. Louis Stock Mart, Northwest corner of 
Fifth and Carr streets. 



S F. THAYER, 



and Shoe mana- 
street, opposite 



LADIES' and Gents' premium Boo 
facturiT, No- 37 Norlh Fomth 
Planters' House, St. Louis, Mo. 

Officers' Riding Boots on hand and made to ordfr at 
thort notice. 



R. H MILLER CHAS fJILLER J.OHNS.J MILLER. 

E. H. Miller & Sons 

iMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DBALERS 
in China, G.a»» and (iiieent.ware, Brittanla Ware. 
Tea Tr.iys, Hotel and Steamboat Ware, No. 121 North 
Fourth street. Collier Block, St Louis, 



Wm. roung, SI. Louis. I 

Jno. H. Siejrl,:. <! 



t E. T. Comstock, 
} New York. 



WM YOUNG & CO., 

WHOLESALE Clothiers, No. 106 Main street, Mar- 
ble Bow, St. Louis and Nos. 18 and 20 Vesey 
street, New Turk. 
J3rA full assortment of Boys' Clothing. 



EZRA J. STERLU^ii KENEV T. CLARK. 

STEELING & CO., 

Saddlery and Saddlery Hardware, 

107 and 109 Main Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



W. F. ULMAN, 

SUCCESSOR to Nathaniel PhjIUps. 
Established, 1837. Piano rotjma 
corner Fiith and Locust streets, St. . 
Louis, Mo. V „ J 

Sole agent for Ohictenng & Son's, ■'gj^^^ 

Hallet. Davis fii-Co.'e, and other flrat '*^'^ 

class makers. Pianos for rent, tuned, moved and 
packed for shipping 




EBEN RICHARDS, Jr., 
GKOCER, 

Kos 43 and 47 South Main street, 
ST. LOUIS, MO. 



E. O. STANABD, 
C. J. GILBERT, 
G. W. UPDIKE, 
C. E. SLAYBACK 



raiLBERT, UPDIKE & CO. 
J No 120 LaSalle St., 



Stanard, Gilbert & Co., 

GENERAL PRODUOB. COMMISSION AND FOR- 
WARDING Merchants, No. 5 City Buildings, St 
Louii^, Mo. 



J.'Y. COMSTOCK, 

Boston, 



i JAMES BLACKMAN, 
St. Louis. 



1? H o r O G R A I* H !^. 

SIDNEY BROWN, 

ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 

No Si North Fourth street, 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

VISITORS to the city desiring flrsi class Pictures, 
are respectfully invited to the Gallery, where they 
will find one of the flnest collections in the Western 
country. Special attention given to the celebrated 
carles de visite, or Album Pictures. Old Daguerreo- 
types. Ambrotypes, etc., copied superior to any estab- 
lishment in the city. 



J. F. Comstock & Co., 

(ESTABLISHED, 1834.) 

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES 
of all kinds. No. 73 Main street, St. Lonis, 



O A. li I£A. I^ L . 

H. KBIL3R & CO,, 

Merchant Tailors, and Clothiers, 

129 131 & 133 Fourth st., cor. Washington av , 

SAINT LOUIS. 

A' LL goods marked in plain figures, and sold at oue 
price only. Military goods alwiiys on hand, 



PRATT & POX, 

IMPORTERS, JOBBERS 

And Manufacturers' Agents of 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

Nos. 139 and 141 Main street. 



ENDRES & COMPTON'3 

MUSIC STORE 

52 Fourth street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



WILLIAM D'OENCH, 

WTlolesalc Dealer and Importer of 

Di'u^s, ^hmak Paint-s Oils, Gla^s, !))(! Stuffy etc.. 

No 4 South Second street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 

ALSO offers for sale the largest stock of Perfumeries, 
Fancy Goods, etc., ever imported in this city. 



THE LARGEST STOCK OP 

FANCY GOODS_& NOTIONS, 
L. & G. SPECK & OO.'S, 

No Hj North Mam slrept , 

SAINT LOUIS. 



MeipMsniLmPacMComBan!. 

DAILY TJ. S. MAIL LINE, 



Composed of the following splendid Steamers, one of 
which leaves daily, (except Sundays) at 6 p. M.. 

Capt. Musselmau. 
" Zeigler. 
Sousley. 



Riley. 
Calvert. 



BELI.E MEMPHIS, 
BELLE ST. LOUIS, - 
0. E. HILLMAN, - 
PLATT VALLKT, - 
CITY OP ALTON, 

MARBLE CITY, ----,, 

CITY OF CAIRO, - - - " „ „„,_„j 

GEO. W.GRAHAM,- - - " „ ^^^^n 
J. D. PERRY, - -_-_-„ J^°„'^7° 
COURIER, ^^^^.^ -^ SMITH. Gen'l Superintendent 
N. RANNEY, Gen'l Freight Agent. 

JOHN A. SCUDDER, Secretary. 

David Bisley, Freight Clerk. 



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PUBLISHED BY THE LADIES" EXECUTIVE CuMMIl'TEE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SANITARY FAIR. 



•POSStJNT QUI.A. POSSE ^'IDKlVTt'R,." 



N"o. 13. 



St. Louis, June -4, 1864:. 



!Prioe lO Cents. 



>r ^.„, /Mrs. E. W. CLARK, 
Managers, |mrs. S. A. RANLETT. 

Editor. ANNA C. BRACKETT. 



Saturday, June 4, 1864.° 



riediiced Rates or^Adinissioii, oix and 
after Friday iMoriiing, May 30th. 

ADMISSION' 50 cts. 

CH ILDREN Half Price. 

Doors open from 6 p. M. to 11 p. M, ExUlbition aud 
sales close promptly at 11 o'clock, p. M. 

MAJ. GEN. ROSECRANS. President. 



Head Quarters of the Finance Committee 

Of the .Miss. Val. San. Fair. 

F.iiR Building, 

St. LOUIS, May 19, 1364, 

To the Cashiers of the 

Several Departments : 
The "Central Finance Committee" have 
in the Building a Fire and Burglar Proof 
Safe, and are prepared to receive your de- 
posits of money daily, at any liour of the da^- 
up to ten (10) o'clock, P. M. S. W. Ely, 
Esq., Assistant Secretary, will receipt for the 
same, and your Department will be duly 
credited. 

Very respectfully, 

Tour ob't serv.ant, 

E. W. Fox, 
Chairman Cen. Fin. Com, 
M. J. LiPPMAN, Sec'y. 
(J^The Finance Committee have their 
Head Quarters near the Floral Department. 



APOLOGETIC. 



" Vet once more O ye laurels, and once more 
Ye myrtles brown, with ivy never sere, 
I come to pluck your berries harsh and 
crude." 

How very appropriate, all but the laurels I 
AVe thought we had stopped, but we hadn't, 
much to our wonderment. The printer.s 
thought we had stopped, but we hadn't, much 
to their sorro-.v. The public thought we had 
stopped, but we hadn't, probably ( ? ) much 
to their delight. The fact is a singular one. 
and shows how much vitality there was in our 
paper. It was not to be kept down. It would 
reassert its existence, even though by a last 
convulsive effort, which this is. It was like 
a restless ghost — it would not be laid. 

The Fair still goes on and we go on, while 
the goods go oif. It was o? no use to close the 



doors against the e.xpectant multitude. How 
much longer it will last, let no one venture to 
predict. We never knew of but one Fair that 
did not come to an end, but the fact is, this is 
the one. /The silver bricks have arrived, and 
are daily looked at with wondering eyes. 
Raffles arc on the increase. Tlie New Eng- 
land kitchen still holds its own, and feeds its 
visitors with strawberrj" shortcake. One ar- 
rangement, however, shows some little confu- 
sion in that department. The refrigerator 
stands in the fire-place. That strikes us as 
rather peculiar, but we are not sure but that 
Grandma Brown is right about it, and we are 
wrong, and that it is the general custom. In 
fact we don't feel sure about anything. 

The Boot and Shoe Department has close 1 
up, but Mr. Fiske says boots and shoes are al- 
wa_vs " closed up," so that is nothing remark- 
able after all. Y''es, we are sure of one thing, 
and that is that when the compositor on our 
last edition set up the Committee on Hard- 
ware, (who, by the way, don't need any setting 
up,) he stopped to eat his dinner in the middle 
thereof, and thereby made a very peculiar ar- 
rangement of the names, throwing in the 
Iron and Steel gratuitously into the middle, 
and then beginning again as innocently as if 
he had never seen the word " Hardware " be- 
fore. 

And this brings us to our subject, which is 
that of committees, though perhaps we have 
not made it apparent. In spite of all eft'orts, 
errors were made in our lists, and by some un- 
accountable vagary, one or two committees 
were not noticed at all. Now our motto is, 
"Let justice be done, though the l^eavens fall," 
and they did come pretty near falling on our 
devoted head last Tuesday evening in conse- 
quence of the omission, so we thought the time 
had surely come to have justice done ; ac- 
cordingly we called in our pickets, rallied our 
e.xhau.sted forces, and lead them in'person once 
more most gallantly to the Fair-ful field. We 
give you once more the Countersign for fear 
you should forget it. We publish once more 
the lists of committees. We don't expect it 
is right. We should be sorry to find it was. 
for we should suppose the earth was surely 
going to stop revolving if so wonderful a thing 
should happen. 

Sir Walter Scott says in the preface to one 
of his novels that if the reader finds anything 
in the book which seems to him stupid, he 
may be sure it was intended to be so. ■ So we 
say, whatever errors you find to-day, you 
may be sure they are just what were intended 
by the Committee of Arrangements. 

The Committee will excuse us. An experi- 
enced elitor t '11 I'.s --ira-f time ago that our 



paper would be " flat, stale and unprofitable," 
if we did not "pitch into" somebody, so we 
thought we would begin now. 

We have cut off our advertisements for this 
extra. We give you some literary matter, but 
more notices of the Fair. Wo, give you also 
some wit, most of it home-made. We beg 
your pardon for detaining you so long, and 
hope our apology will be considered sufficient 
to excuse us for again intruding ourselves on 
3"our notice. We promise "never to-do so any 
more." And now it is " our royal pleasure " 
to stop. 



MAY SONG 

FROM THE OERMAX, BT HOLTZ. 

Now, in festal, bridal hours, 

Lovely Nature smiles, a queen, 
Fanned by zephyrs, waving flowers, 

Red and yellow, deck the green. 
All the boughs with music shaking, 

Choirs of warblers welcome May ; 
Ocean's chilly deep forsaking. 

In the sunshine fishes play. 

In the garden-lake reposes 

Heavenly blue, 'mid green and gold ; 
White as lilies, red as roses, 

Trees their blossoms there behold. 
Through the blossoms, o'er the flowers, 

Up the hill and down the dell. 
Hums the bee, the sunny hours. 

Gathering nectar for his cell. 

Bound the lips of shepherd lasses 

Smiles of love, like roses, play ; 
Shepherdess with shepherd passes 

All the golden hours of day. 
There they sit and watch the glistening 

Of the cascade in the vale. 
To the pebbly music listening, 

And the liquid nightingale. 

Whispering du.sk reveals and covers 
Chat, and kiss, and tender talk, 

Where, by hill and dale, the lovers 
Through the beechen labyrinth walk. 

Evening winds are wafting, shaking 
Kisses do.vn from every bough; 

Giving kisses — kisses taking 

Is the world's emplovment now. 

. C. T. B. 



DOXATIONS STILL COMISO. 

The citizens of Ironton, Pilot Knob and Ar- 
cadia have aided still further to their generous 
acts by sending last evening $756 60 to the 
Fair. 



THE DA.ILY COUNTERSia]Sr 



[Fvr the C-'U:iicr5i53i ] 

TO THF, OLDEK CLASSES, 

IN THE 

Schools of St. Louis, Mo. 

QriNCY, Ma^s., May ITtb, 1804. 
My Ymng Friends : While you and your 
friends are now engaged in working and giv- 
ing for those who are wounded in defence of 
their country — for the freedmen, too, those 
who, through much tribulation, are now to be 
admitted to the jirivilege of working for 
themselves— the sympathy and respect of all 
true and just men is with you. We honor and 
reverence you. Our hearts bid you God- 
speed. Tour Fair is for the two noblest pur- 
poses that mortals are allowed to work for. 
With one hand to relieve and nourish those 
who for their country suffer and die, while 
with the other you "bid the oppressed go 
tree," it is indeed a God-like act. 

"This mercy is above all sceptred sway; 
It is an attribute to God himself, 
And earthly power doth then show likest 
God's." 
The people of the United States now stand 
before the world as liberators. Where I 
write, in the distance rises Bunker Hill's 
Monument, with its cloud - cappjed shaft. 
Around me are the speaking mural marbles 
of those who in patriotism dared all for their 
country's good, and that of their fellow-man. 
So that your present occupation, the times we 
live in, the scenes around me, the hourly tele- 
graphic despatches from Grant's battle-fields, 
with their jubilant yet solemn voices, crowd 
my mind and thoughts. 

These all, while they urge me to write, yet 
hold me in awe, spell-bound. Yet remember- 
ing my promise to you, I begin. St. Louis is 
the seat of the earliest of our Western settle- 
ments, so Quincy, Mass., is, beside Plymouth, 
among the earliest among the Eastern. Here, 
in 1625, but five years after the first foot pressed 
the rock of Massachusetts, commenced the 
settlements of the place. Everyplace has its 
heroes or great men; but Quincy may well 
claim to have furnished its full quota to the 
favored names of our common country. 
Among the works of men, as of men them- 
selves, this town has been foremost. Here 
were the first iron works, the first glass works, 
the first railroad of the country. Here was 
built the largest ship (at that period) in the 
States. 

Now let us take a position here upon this 
high land, midway between the granite quar- 
ries and the seashore. See, yonder at the base 
of the hill the ruins of a cellar. Well, in the 
house was born John Hancock, President of 
the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, after- 
wards a delegate to, and President of the Na- 
tional Congress that adopted and promulgated 
the Declaration of Independence. He was its 
first and boldest signer. He it was who, when 
Washington was advising the Legislature of 
Massachusetts upon the expediency of bom- 
barding Boston in order to dislodge the Brit 
ish army entrenched therein, who ad- 
vised and" urged it to be done at once if it . 
would benefit the public cause, although nearly ! 



all his great wealth was in buildings there. 
He also was honored by being one of the two 
whom the King of England would not forgive 
in his offers of amnesty and pardon. 

Yonder, with its old-fashioned roof, is the 
house where was born John Adams, the orator 
of the.Kevolution. He whose voice was al- 
ways, as it was the first, to support and advo- 
cate the Declaration, Vice President under 
Washington, ancTsecond President of the JJ. 
S. A. (See his memoir and works, recently 
published by his grandson.) If we enter this 
^ranite temple at the foot of the hill, we shall 
find his monument, surmounted by his bust, 
elegantly filling the space upon one side of 
the pulpit. The other side is appropriated to 
a simular monument of John Quincy Adams, 
sixth President of the Republic. He died, as 
you know, at Washington, in^the hall of the 
'representatives of the nation. The more fit- 
ting place, as he had been in her service from 
early life. 

In the burial place directly in front of the 
church you will find the tomb of Josiah 
Quincy, Jr., the patriot of the Revolution— a 
name still borne and honored among us, in 
our councils, in our colleges, in our armies. 
Here around us, as all over the land are the 
mementoes of more whom 



Ah ! but you cannot hear 

Half that it bringeth to me. 
When it comes freshly, all love-laden o'er, 
From the Illinois shore. 

Over the Illinois shore, 
Steady, and strong, and great. 

She holds out her motherly arms- 
God bless her! the old Bay State : 

Steady and strong, as in days of yore. 
Over the Illinois shore. 

Oh ! beautiful Illinois shore ! 

Beckoning me all tbe day long ; 
Out of my heart-echoes, take it. 

This simple little song. 
Y'es, I am coming ; Oh ! welcome me o'er. 
Dear Illinois shore ! 

A. E. 



1 



The applause of listening Senates to command, 
The threats of pain and ruin to despise ; 

To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land, 
And read their history in a nation's eyes, 
Their lot forbade. 

In writing of men like Hancock, the 
Adams, theQuincys, one must be arbitrarially 
brief, or else go into volumes. Under the pre- 
sent circumstances I must choose the former, 
although the matter does so crowd upon me as 
to make me s'omewhat incoherent in form. 

Allow me to thank you for the privilege of our 
correspondence, and to indulge in the hope 
that I may sometime look into your eyes. 

In the meantime I must be permitted to con- 
gratulate you and all true lovers of the Union 
upon the present success of our armies and the' 
auspicious opening of this year's campaign. 
With the ardent hope it is the last of the war, 
and a successful one, as of course no other 
than that can be the last, I am truly your 
friend, B. 



OVER THE KIVER. 

Over the Illinois shore 

Voices are whispering, "Come!" 
Labor and care, be still ! 

That is the word from home. 
Hark ! how it whispereth, low evermore. 
From the Illinois shore. 

Up over the Illinois shore. 
See, how the new sun springs! 

Comfort and blessing he bears 
In the flash of his radiant wings ; 

For he lighted the friends I love, before 
The Illinois shore. 

Over the Illinois shore, 
Bloweth the east-wind free ; 



Cedakcboft, Kennet'P Squake. Penn.. 1 
May 30, 1864. j 

Dea7- Madam : I am really ashamed of my- 
self for having so long neglected to acknowl- 
edge your letter— so long that I fear even this 
unsatisfactory reply will not make good my 
shortcoming." But the fact is, there are a 
dozen similar applications upon my table, and 
I am distracted between the desire of com- 
plying with all of them, and the great diffi- 
culty of finding the requisite time and mater- 
rial. Having an important literary task on 
hand, it requires an especial eft'ort to detach 
the natural concentration of my thoughts 
from their object, and take up other themes 
with any chance of satisfying myself. I have 
never been able to write on demand, even 
where, as in the present case, I should be 
heartily glad if it were possible. But you 
will readily understand that one's moral and 
mental faculties have their own separate laws, 
and that each is governed by its own distinct 
and peculiar conscience. 

I have been writing for various Sanitary 
Fairs since last October, and am completely 
drained of photographs, and such original 
fragments as I ha.pijened to have. I have 
searched my papers in vain for something 
worth sending, and my mind, pre-oocupied 
as it is, is stubborn to suggest something 
which would be approp.riate to your paper. 

I have forwarded an autograph poem to Mr. 
Cist, which will at least represent me at your 
Fair, and am sincerely sorry that I cannot do 
more. Your letter, being sent to New York, 
was not immediately forwarded to me. and 
thus happened to arrive in the midst of a press 
of private business, which, for tv/o or three 
weeks, absorbed all my time. 

I am very glad to see by the papers that 
your Fair has opened under such good auspi- 
ces of success. I know the West, and recog- 
nize that it holds the chief promise of our fu- 
ture strength and stability as a nation. I know 
what its loyal men and women are, and what 
they have" done during these three years of 
trial ; and I should like to have been able to 
say this in a form which my literary con- 
science would have approved. But the subtle 
spirits will not always come from the vasty 
deep, no matter how loudly you call. 



THE DJ^ILY COU^TERSiaiSr 



I send 3-011 a maniiscript page of Thack- 
eray's lecture on "Charity and Humor," as 
an "additional contribution, which, I hope, 
will more than comjiensHte for mj' own fail- 
ure. Tliackeray wrote two distinct kinds of 
hand, and this page gives both — the MS. in 
his rapid, careless style, and the corrections in 
his more compact and elegant chirography. 

With my best wishes for the success of the 
Coimtersign, I remain, 

Very truly yours, 

Bay.\.p.d Taylor. 



IX BEHALF OF THE LADIES OF THE 
X. E. KITCHEN; 

We desire to return thanks for mercies re- 
ceived. This comes greeting society in gen- 
eral, and every one in particular, who has do- 
nated money and food to our N. E. Kitchen, 
all along back from the 1st of May, and our 
articlojnust necessarily be long. It has been 
impossible for us to acknowledge all the kind- 
nesses and cakes sent to us. "We could not, 
in the haste of our immense business, remem- 
ber where they all came from; for, after the}' 
once began to arrive, the old proverb verified 
itself, ''it never rained but it poured." 

Everybody's "apple crop" must have been 
good the last year, for during two days every 
other box or bag contained dried" apples. I 
have sent quantities to the soldiers, and shall 
see that our surplus stores reach those for 
whom the}" are intended. We acknowledge 
sacks and bottles of wine wrapped in the ap- 
ples for safety ; also, beans, pork and potatoes, 
which thousands of our friends can testify are 
the very best they ever ate ; "splendid" flour, 
"beautiful" cornmeal, "elegant" preserves, 
lots of everything, and eggs. We shall have 
a very large bill to pay out of our receipts, for 
we have done an immense amount of cooking, 
and it must be remembered that we have fed 
from sixty to eighty men per day, detailed 
upon duty at the Fair, our white and black 
soldiers, our daily police, for whom no provi- 
sion has been made, and for w-hichwe receive 
no compensation. This we have done with 
delight so long as our provisions lasted. Our 
labor being for the good of our soldiers, we. 
do not desire any consideration for these 
meals from our Executive Committee. Sev- 
eral orders have been sent by hungry ticket 
agents, to charge the meals to the Finance 
Committee. We deem it unnecessary to note 
them; the working people must be fed. We, 
who understand the machinery by which the 
Fair is sustained, know that if it is not fed and 
oiled, "the thing" won't run ; so, in our wis- 
dom, and upon reflection, we run the risk of 
giving away too much. While I say this, let 
it bo remembered we have consulted honesty 
and economy with generosity, from first to 
last, as all can testify who have served in our 
department. Wo would remember our daily 
donors who have served us with such prompt- 
ness. 

I have had no time to acknowledge individ- 
ual contributions, and have had several re- 
bukes because I have not provided daily pub- 
lications. I could not do so, and this is now 
intended to make up for all apparent deloien- 
cv in i;ratitude. 



Among the many cakes donated were two 
very handsome ones from Mrs. Porter and 
Mrs. Brice. Mrs. Ann Smith donated $50 : 
Mrs. Sweet collected $17 and much provision. 

We are sure that our Committee and friends 
have worked willingly, without feeling anx- 
ijjus to record their names. 

Now, I personally return thanks to all my 
dear daughters and granddaughters, whoha%-e 
behaved so beautifully and worked as faith- 
fully as bees — the nice things would have been 
useless without such willing hands to turn 
them to account. 

This is getting to be a very long article, but 
we must omit no one. Miller & Sons donated 
all my "elegant chany;" Messrs. 0. D. andG. 
F. Filley, our tins and ironware; ba.skets and 
wooden ware from Cupples & Marston; also, 
from T. Ford, much in his line; also, Warne 
& Cheever; E. K. Wilson, knives and two- 
tine forks, which have created such & furore; 
many cords of wood from different sources. • 

Last, not least, and never to be forgotten, 
our mammoth stove, the use of which and the 
time of Stewart's agents. Mr. Hasford, of Chi- 
cago, and Mr. Fassett, of St. Louis, have all 
been donated to us in the most liberal and 
gentlemanly manner. The capacity of this 
stove in a given space cannot be surpassed. 
We have cooked for from five hundred to 
eight hundred per day, with perfect success, 
not forgetting the supply of hot water provi- 
ded by, a tank, with pipes; thus leaving the 
whole surface of the stove for cooking uten- 
sils. To these gentlemen we owe our great suc- 
cess in cooking our immense dinners. Tliey 
will accept ouT' internal and eternal thanks. 

To Mr. Williams we are indebted for an im- 
mense fire-place, and Mr. for the quaint 

style furniture, which has elicited unbounded 
admiration, and roused reminiscences in the 
hearts of our visitors — ^just like my grandfath- 
er's ! just like my old home '. Also an im- 
mense oven, about which there were sundry 
quakings and misgivings, but all of these van- 
ished as this receptacle brought forth beans 
and peas in numbers untold. So we are bound 
to give three cheers for Mr. Williams and our 
efficient housekeeper, who would have the 
oven. The labor has devolved so intensely 
upon our ladies, that their strength is subsi- 
ding, and we have changed our programme, 
doing the best we can, without curtailing our 
hospitality.. We return our thanks to our 
Providing Committee — Mr. Hatch, Mr. Fogg, 
Mr. Thompson, Mr. T. S. Williams; to our 
Cashier Committee, Mr. Blood; Mr. Hays, 
Mr. Gibson, Mr. Gannett, Mr. Cuvnier, 
Strong and George, at the ticket oflice and 
tables; to our Working Committee, Mr. Hos- 
ford, Mr. Fassett. Mr. Whij.ple and Mr. Wil- 
liams. Our colored friends also have donated 
each some free labor: and desire to have their 
names recorded: Eliza Butler, Eliza Wedley, 
Julia Jackson, Henrietta Taylor, Jemima 
Amory, Mary Lee, Alfred and wife, Isaac 
and wife, Lafayette Belt, William Clark. We 
hope we have omitted no one in our enumera- 
tions who are entitled to our gratitude. Our 
Boston friends have not been overlooked, nor 
the thousand and one located in the West. 



who have remembered the New, England 
Kitchen, kept by Grandma Brown. 

Mrs. Gankett, 
Chairman of New England Kitchen. 



CH.\RADF, 

BY A YOUKG LADY AT SCHOOL. 

My first, to. Eden's blessed hours. 

Added another blessing. 
Whan God entrusted those fair bowers, 

To man for care, and dressing, 
And there while truly seeing Him 

AVhose love is richest treasure, 
Our happy parents, found its name, 

Sweet synonyme of pleasure. 

But since they left the joys God gave, 

For joys of their own choosing ; 
And angels barred those sacred gates, 

All entrance there, refusing ; 
My first alas ! as bitter cause 

On all their race rejjoses, 
And now men prune ungrateful thorns, 

Instead of Eden's roses. 

In ancient castles, formal ground 

My second oft surprises ; 
Cut into form of bird or tower, 

Or other mimic guises. 
But we prefer that nature should 

Her simple laws fulfilling. 
In sturdy tree, or border's edge. 

Prove her own gracious calling. 

And once it chanced, when graceful knight, 

At Sovereign's feet was bending 
My second with unqueenly force 

Upon his head decsending. 
Drove from the royal presence one 

Whose saddest end convin(;es, . 
How true are those inspired words, 

"Put not your trust in Princes." 

3Iy whole, by lady's side is foun4 ; 

And all the earth seems trying 
To centre there, most precious things. 

Its varied wants supplying. 
For sunny treasures of the south 

Clasp northern finest sending ; 
And gold, or silver fitly formed 

Its graceful aid is lending. 

The steady bee, with careful toil, 

His offering has moulded, 
And patient silk-worm's dying robe 

For it was smoothly folded. 
Huge elephants from torrid (ilains 

Have sent their contribution. 
And gift from deepest earth lies near. 

To gift from deepest ocean. 

Then wonder not to feeble rhymes 

My whole gave inspiration 
For in this troubled hour it finds 

A sacred ministration. 
And sufl'ering soldier from his couch 

Will bless the skilful using, 
Of what to us has simply proved 

A quiet hour's amusing. 



THE D^^ILY COUiSrTERSIGN. 



OflBcers of the KississippiVaUejSanitaryFair. 

Major General W. S. Rcsei-TaLSj Presuleni. 

Gov. Willard P. Hall, 1st Vice President j ex-Mayor 
Chauncey I. FiUey, 2d Vice President: Brig. Gen. Clin- 
ton B. Fisk, 3d Vice President ; Mayor Jas. S-Thomasj 
4th Vice President ; Brig. Gen. J. W. Davidson, 5ih Vice 
President. 

Samuel Copp, Jr., Treasurer. 

Major Alfred Mackey^ Correspondius Secretary. 



Honorary Members. 

His Excellency, Atraham Lincoln, President of the 
I'niied States. 

Hod. Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President of the United 
States. 

The Honorable the Governors of the several loyal 
States. 

Lieu^^enant General U. S. Grant, Commanding, &c. 

Standing Committee. 

(Members of AVestern Sanitary Commiseion.) 

James E Yeatman^ George Partridge, 

Carlos S Greeley, 
Jchn B Johnson. 

Executive Committee. 



Wm G Eliot, 



James E Teatman, Chair'n 

J H Lightner, 

E WFox. 

Samuel Copp, Jr. 

George D Hall, 

S R Filley, 

Charles B Hubbell, Jr 

James Blackman, 

Wm D'Oench, 

"Wm Patrick, 

J C Pierce. 

Gustavus W Dreyer, 

H A Homeyer, 

D R Bonner. 

Adolphus Meier, 

Jame 



Charles Speck, 
Wpa Mitchell, 
Wm Adriance. 
George E Leighton, 
M L Linton, 
Wm H Benton, 
Dwigbt Durkee, 
Amadee Valle, 
WyDys King, 
George P Plant, 
Morris Collins, 
J C Cabot, 
N C Chapman, 
John D Perry, 
S H Laflin, 
- Ward. 



Executive Committee of ladies. 

Mrs. Chauncey I. Filiey, President. 

Miss Anna M. Debenham, Recording Secretary. 

Mrs. Gen. V. P. Van Antwerp, Corresponding Sec'y. 

Miss Phoebe W. Couzins. Corresponding Secretary. 

Mrs. Samuel Copp, Jr., Treasurer. 



) Robert Anderson, 
George Partridge, 
JED Couzins, 
E M Weber, 
Truman Woodruff, 
Clinton B Fisk, 
F A Dick. 
Alfred Clapp, 
Dr E Hale, 
A S W Goodwin, 
H T Blow, 
Amelia Reihl, 
N C Chapman, 
Washington King, 
S A Ranlett, 
T B Edgar, 
C S Greeley, 
W T Hazard, 
Chas D Drake, 
Wm McKee, 
Samuel C Davis, 
Gen W S Rosecrans, 



Mrs 



Charles Eggers, 
Dr O'Reilly, 
S B Kellogg, 
A S Dean, 
Rombauer, 
Dr Haeussler, 
Adolphus Abelea, 
FP Blair. 

Elizabeth W Clarke, 
H Dreyer, 
John Wolff, 
Ulrich Busch, 
John J Hoppe, 
Wm D*Oench. 
Adolphus Meier, 
B H Morton, 
E W Fox. 
John C Vogel, 
R Earth. 
H C Gempp, 
O D Filley, 
Henry Stagg. 



Agricultural Implements and Machinery. 



Isaac L Garrison, 
Wm M Plant, 
Samuel Gatey, 
Chas,Crowenbold, 
O B Filley, 



Benj Phillibert, 
D K Ferguson, 
WmD Marshall, 
Theo. Krauscb, 
H M Woodward. 
Chas J McCord, 



Arms and Trophies. 

General Allen C Fuller, Adjutant General of Illinois, 
General N B Baker, Adjutant General of Iowa, 
General Aug Gaylord, Adujutant General of Wisconsin, 
Colonel Oscar Malncros, A'ljutant General of Minnesota, 
Colonel Guilford Dudley. Adjutant General of Kansas, 
Colonel F D Callender, Commanding St. Louis Arsenal; 
Col Win Meyers, Geo A Maguire, ^ 

John Knapp, H E Dimick, 

William McKee, Henry Folsom, 

Theo Olshauspn, W A Albright, 

Charles G Ramsey, J W King, 

E H E Jameson, Com Hull, 

J O Brcadhead, S B Shaw, 

Wm K Strong. 



Mr^ T B E.iga'r 
' Jas S ThomaS: 
■' H J Moore, 



Bed Linen and Quilts 

Mr 



Mr. Robert Holmes, 

„" J O Pierce, 

," J B Sickles, 

" J G Copelin, 

" E'lward Morrison, 

" Edward P Rice, 

" M W Warne, 

" Samuel W Eager 

" Chauncey Johnson 



H Crittenden, 
Richard Ennis, 
E K Woodward, 
David Keith, 
J R Williams. 
Major C C Bailey, 
H B Graham, 
E C Aiken. 
M s? Holmes, 
J Mclntire, 
Thomas Howard, 
Major Wra S Pope, 
Mrs W T Hazard, 

■■ C S Pennell, 

" S Rich, 

" H Cunningham, 

" G S Blake, 

" P Fales, 

" Frank Childs, 

" K O Goodman, 
■' Lida Rich, 



Mr. J HFisse, 
'• Dr Stevens, 
" H Starkwether, 
" Wm Morrison, 

Miss Alice Valle, 

Misses Pulliam, 

Miss Mary Gale, 
"AS Forbes, 

Mrs H C Moore, 

Books. 

" J D Leonard, 
" GP Strong, 
■' J C Maginnis, 

Miss Mary Beedy, 
" Kate Post, 
" Laila Murean, 
" Lou Woodward, 
" LydiaM Luney, 
" Henrietta Capen, 
" MaryFrisbee, 
" Mary H Fales, 
" Piiila Cozzens, 
" Nida Bailey, 

Mrs E"? Freeman, 
" L Brawner, 

Miss Annie M Murray, 
" S L Goddard, 
" Virginia Brawner, 
'' Alice Godfrey, 
'' C E Moore, 



James Blackman, 
Hon John How, 
Wm B Haseltine, 
James P Fiske, 
B Scbroeder, 
Wm Downing, 
S Hale, 
H F Breed, 
M P Hanthorn, 
B Cbnstman, 
Daniel B Clark, 
Juhn A Allen, 



Boots and Shoes. 

D B Thayer, 
C R Stinde. 
Geo F Ditman, 
E Krepper, 
George Gaspers, 
S D Davenport, 
Edwin Brown, 
W F Anderson, 
WmBMay, 
John E Henn, 
Ferd. Meyer, 
Otto Oeters 



Carriages, Harnesses and Saddlery Hardware. 



Wesley Fallon, 
Lewis Espensbied, 
Geu L Stansbury, 
Henry F Clark. 
Henry A Hildebrand, 
Juhu Kolley, 
R B Edgar, 
John Young, 
Casper Gestring, 
John Cook, 
John Wilson, 
N T Hanthorn, 
Casper Klute, 
Joseph Orndorff, 
Jacob Scher, 



L Deming, 
J B Sickles, 
Jacob Kern, 
B A Corbet, 
Jo Murphy, 
Ira Stanebury, 
T Salorgne, 
James Dougherty, 
Nathan Card, 
David Chandler, 
E J Sterling, 
J Woodburn, 
Charles Burger, 
P J Peters, 
Henry Linstrotb, 
ackman. 



Central Finance Comirittee. 

E. W. Fox, Chairman. 

M. J. Lippman, Secretary. 

S. W. Ely, Ass't Secretary and Treasurer. 



Hon James S Thomas, 
S R Filley, 
J C Cabot. 
Samuel McCartney, 
J Rosenfeld, jr., 
Charles Speck, 
James Archer, 
ChaB M Elleard, 
Chas F Meyer, 
Jno H Fisse, 
E D Jones, 
Wm H Maurice, 
Wm M Morrison, 
Wm A Hagardine, 
E C Pike, 
Theophile Papin, 
Geo W Ford, 



Samuel Ccpp, jr., 
Jno P Camp, 
P A Ladue, 
C J Richardson, 
James Richardson, 
Truman Woodruff, , 
Adolphus Bush, 
Morris Collins, 
E O Standard, 
Ed Wider, 
H Creveling, 
Jno J Roe, 
S H Lafflin, ■ 
Aug Beneeke, 
Chas Stern, 
Major E C Creamer. 



Charitahle Institutions. 



Mrs Geo Partridge, 
" Barton Able, 
" M J Hartnett, 
" A Fales, 
"JO Pierce, 
'■ n S W Gieason, 



Mrs Geo K Budil. 
" John S Thomson, 

Miss P Delano, 

Mrs N Haner. 
" FFMaltby, 
" Lucien Eaton. 



Children's Department. 



P Hafkemever. 
O H Piatt, 
S M Edgell, 



Mr 



Saml W Copp, 
Dr A S Barnes, 
HC Barnard, 
Ober, 

s Susie Williams, 
Bertie Molloy, 
Catharine Sloan, 
Marion Thompson, 

- A S Stoddard, 
Dr McGiniie, 
Pearse, 



Mrs R H Stone, 
" EWFox, 
" D Catline, 
" H Stagg, 
" Breckenridge, 
" J C Moody, 
" Sage, 
" J Massey, 
" Anson Moore, 
" T T Moore, 

Mrs J H Krum. 



Mrs E M Weber, 
" Maltby, 
" Bramble, 
" Partridge, 

Miss Tillie Weber, 
" Dora Andrews, 
■• MoUie Evill, 
" Maggie Johnson, 



China and Glass. 



Miss Julia Christopherj 
" Lizzie Goodwin, 
" Gomes, 
" Lydia McCluney, 
" Lizzie McCluney, 
" Lizzie Eames, 
" Sophie Jacoby, 
Kornick, 



MisB Ada Tutlle. 
Curiosity Shop. 



Samnel W Eager, 
Jonn A Hodgman, 
F. A Leonard, 
John M Wherry, 
George H Morgan, 
N Wolffe. 
John Holmes, 
H A True, 
John S^yres. 
Adolphus Meier, Jr.; 
Titd*-u Richards, 
G D'(Ench, 
D J Cist, 
S C Dutro. * 
Charles E King, 
C C Bailey, 
E T Merrick, 
G True, 
H P Wyman, 
T D Heed, 
John A Collier, 
Geo Godfrey. 
Rudolph Dreyer, 
Theo Hemau. 
Eben Richards, Jr., 
Wyllys King, 

Dry Goods 

Mr Sleith, 

" Speers, 
Mrs H C Gempp, 
Miss Lizzie Haeussler, 
Mrs Saml G Lawrence, 

" Dr Haeussler, 

" Dr 1 Forbes, 

" Gus Finklenburg, 

" Gus Haeuschen, 

" Gomes, 

" Moon, 

" Wolfe, 



Mis Robert Anderson, 

" Wyllys King, 

" H B Parsons, 

" Wm Wightmau, 

" George Partridge, 

*' .Dr Shumard, 

Mit^sMary Scoilay, 

'• T])lie Couzens. 

" Betlie Broadhead, 

" MaVtie Edwards, 

" Howie Thompson, 

" Lizzie Shapleigh, 

" Helen Budd, 

" Laura Anderson, 

" Julia Roberts, 

" Mary Johnson, 

• " Belle Holmes, 

*' Chamberlaine, 

" Eliza Humphrey, 

" Ellen Filley, 

" Annie M Murray, 

" Sutie Bluw, 

" Emma Blaine, 

" Ella Drake, 

'■ Sue Benton, 

" Annie S Hoyt, 

and Clothing. 

Miss Eleonora Taussig, 

" Mary An,n Schild, 

" Lizzie Laumeier, 

" Lena Haeussler, 

" Eva Fisher, 

" Miller, 

*' Eversoll. 

" Mary Kuster, 

" Hulda Schaumberg, 

" Adelhaid Schauuiburg, 

" Emma Smith. 

" Hauuah. 



Jobn A Beck. 
H R Whitmore, 
Anson Brown, 
TT Richards, 

Hibbert, 

Emile Heriingzer, 
Clifford Woodrooff, 
John M Wherry, 
W Comstock. 
Geo H Morgan, 
L H Brocfcway, 
W M Fisher. 
Charles Kimball, 
Theron Gatlin, 
Jatub Vogdes, 
Stanley Woodruff, 
H H Morgan, 
E P Crane, 
Cbas F Holmes, 
Jos A Wherry, 
HC Morgan, 
John H King. 
John Edwards, 
Wm A Albright, 
Messrs Moon, Degg 
Mrs Chapman, 

" Lucien Eaton, 

" Cheever. 

" Enos Claik, 



Decorations. 

Miss Hattie Jones, 
" Sue Benton, 
" Emma Edgar, 
•' Emma Blaine, 
" Florence Chapman, 
" Beckie Whittaker, 
" Mary Treat, 
" Maria Filley, 
" Jennie Filley, 
" Mollie Evill, 
" Mary Scoilay, 
" Mary McNair, 

Mrs Barton Able, 
" Danl Catlm. 

Miss Belle Holmes, 
■■ Alice Partridge. 
" Ella Drake, 
" Lydia McCluney, 
" Clara Post, 
'* Lillie Irwin, 
" - Ellen Filley. 
" Annie McMurray, 
" Julia Roberts, 
■• Alice Valle. 
Mothers " Maggie Johnson, 
" D'Oench. 
" Lelia Morean, 

Mrs E P Rice, 
'• L n Brockway. 



Drugs 

James Rith.-irdson, 
Eno Sanders, 
Eugene L Massott, 
M W Alexander, 
F W SennewdUl, 
E Randalls, 
Wm B Parker, 
Charles Bang, 
Theodore Kalb, 
H B Butts. 
W H Collins, 
J Maguire. 
J W Frances, ■ 
Charles Schuh, 



and Medicines. 

Mrs Robert Barth, 

" U Bush. 

'• Hoflkeimer, 

" Gorton, 

" Friede, 

Miss B Anderson, 

'■ L Blickan, 

" Coleman, 

" J Sproule, 

" A Sproule, 

'* M Harris, 

" L Harris, 

•■ VanAntwcrp, 

" Miss D'(Ench. 



Fancy Hand Work. 



Mrs R H Morton, 

'* Truman Woodruff, 

" Eggers. 

" Edwin Brown, 

" James Blackman, 

" James Brawner, 

" Brock. 

" Enos Clark, 

" Henry M Dumphee, 

" Joseph Dana, 

" George D Humphreys, 

•' NM Harris, 



s Jennie Glover, 
Lucy Graham, 
Eliza Humphreys 
Nellie Hunt, 
Carrie Haslam, 
Hooffstetter, 
Georgia Jenks, 
Hattie Jones, 
Mattie Kaufman, 
Kracbe. 
Jessie Little, 
Lowry, 



THE D^ILY COUNTERSIGiSr. 



5 



Mrs Chsuncey JuiinsoD." 
■ KM Kyder, 

Kowe. 
• O II Withington, 
" Henry P Wymanj 
Miss Emily Bush, 
■' Mmaie Busli^ 
" Boha. 
" Su?an Beeson, 
" Julia Chamberlain, 
•' Frances Clark, 
■' Aunie D'Oench, 
'* Mary Evil, 
•' Fitzpatrick, 
■' Freeborn, 
" Fetlerow, 
" Ret-eccii Femby, 
I.ina Frencb, 
Susan Gai'ijierj 



Miss Carrie Mi-rnS; 
"MS Moore, 

" McCorister, 

•' xMcKee, 

•' McN'ealy, 

" Kate Post. 

■ Lin<i ScUmuU, 

" Annie Snuih, 

" Fanuy Tutile, 

" Taussig, 

'' Tamui. 

" Josepbme Wcigle, 

■* l^aura Wiggins, 

■' Kate Gore, 

" Fannie Holmes, 

" Ellen Holmes, ' 

•' Clara Leigh, , 

■' Lizzie Moore, 

•^ Eliza Salter. 



Floral Department' 



Wm H Maurice, 
N J Coleman, 

Henry Shaw, 

John S McCune, 

Dr B F Edwartls, 

Thomas L Salisbury, 

James Taussig, 

H A Homeyer, 

Henry "Wesseley, 

John Withuell, 

GerE Goebel,' 

John Goode, 

Hemy T Mudd, 

Wm DOench, 

E R Mason, 

Dr L D Murse, 

Maj J F How, 

Lucius J Perry, 

Chas L Dean, 

John n Tice, 

G Matiison, 

Henry Michel. 

Ferdinand W Michel, 

Chas H Havens, 

Dr G Englemann, 

Wm Schray, 

C.iptN Mullikan, 

Maj H S Turner, 

Henry Reindtleish, 

F Muencb, Femme Osage, 

Col G Husmann, Herman, 

A Bryant, sr Princeton, 111, 

Wm Hadley, CuUiniville,!!) 

Dr V Schenck, 

Chas McGuffey, 

Benj L Chase, 

M G Kern, Alton, 111, 

A Barry, '" 

Geo Booth, " 

Dr E S Hull, " 

W C Flagg, 

H N Kendall. " 

U Goedekin, Belleville, 111, 

Anton Schott, " 

H Schroder,Bloomington,lll. 

F K Phcenix, " 

C R Overman, " 

K H Fell, " 

J Huggius, Woodburn, 111, 

Frank H Stevens, 

Oliver Russell, 

Chas L Bush, 

Mrs Henry T Blnw, 

■' Wm H Maurice, 

" L C Dudley. 

■' Jno Withnell, 

" Bdverly Allen, 

•' Lucien Eaton, 

■' I H Sturgeon, 

" Adolphus Meier, 
' Robert Barth, 

" Emil Ulrici, 

" C A Cuno, 
Mrs Jonathan Jones, 

" H Pdddelford, 
■ Jno F Hume, 



Mrs AHibbard. 

•' Wm F Cozzens, 

"DP Hull, 

" Josiah Fogg, 

" B R Bonner, 

" Edward Chase, 

" H Crittenden, 

" Dr C W Stevens, 
Miss Hattie E Eaton, 

" Ella Drake, 

" Mary Mack, 
Mrs Wm Grazer. 

" Dr Alexander, 

" Edwin Ticknor, 

" J C Barlow, 

" H vr Lemngwell, 

*' Wm Patrick, 

" E W Fox, 

" ColT J Haines, 

" John D Perry, 

" Geo H Rea. 

" A Barry, Alton. Ill, 

" H N Kendall, Alton, 111, 

*' Wm Rumbold, 

"FA Quinette, 

" Gao L Stansbury, 

" Ben Stickney, 

" D R Garrison, 

" T L Salsbury, 

" Chas B^jswell, 

" Isadore Bush. 

" James P-triek, 
, " Wm Michel, 

" G Goebel. 

" H Kennedy, 
Miss Belle Holmes, 

" Susie Benton, 

" Aspinwall, 

** Minnie Oglesby, 

" Sallie Wilson, 
Mrs Beuj Hurton, 

" Jno J Roe. 

" Francis Minor, 

" Samuel Cupples, 
" Jno A Allen, 

" Jno Goode, 

■' E R Masun, 

" G N Stevens, ■ 
" A B Tschorpe, 
Miss Hattie Jones, 

" Helen D'Oench, 

"SB Pulliam, 

■' Neppie Allen, 

'• Susie E Blow, 

■' Ella Fox, 

" Albright, 

" Anna C Snead, 

■* Georgie B Jenks, 

'' Francis L Tuttle, 
Mrs Wm HSmith. Alton, II!. 
Miss Sarah Smith, " 

" Julia R Langdon, 

" Lillie Irwine, 
Miss Maiie Treat, 
' '■ Josephine Oglesby, 

" Eliza Wilson 



Fine Arts. 



FTL Boyle, (resigned) 

H T Blow, 

C G Bingham, 

Isidor Bush, 

J Sidney Brown, 

T W Biackman, 

A J Conant. 

M J DeFranca, 

A J Fox, 

Henry Hitchcock, 

G M Harding, 

Dr W Tod Heimuth, 

H E Hoe'.ke. 

E Herzinger. 

Theo Kauffman, 

JuUus Kummer, 

P Kieholz, 

E Long. 

John GNicbols, 

Henry Pettee, 

S A Ranlett, 

R C Rombauer, 

John R Sbepley, 



Mrs A S Dean. 

" Frank P Blair, 
" HTBlow, 
" Jas W Brown, 
" Wayman Crow. 
" S A Collier. 
'• Hugh Campbell, 
" E Cushman, 
" Wm G Eliot, 
" TT Gantt, 
" John How, 
" Henry Hitchcock, 
" Judge Lord, 
" Geo E Leighton, 
*' John M Krum, 
"PR McCreery, 
<• TMPost. 
'* M Schuyler, 
" 'S Ridgley, 
" JobnM Tay'L-i 
" E y Ware, 
Miss D Barnet. 
" Ellen Fillev, 



Sol Smith. 
J G Sihoittn, 
W H TiUord, 
11 F Truxeli. 
DrPhilijp Weigle, 



Jennie Glover, 

Peale, 

Alice Partridge, 

H B&keele. 



Rev H A Nelson, 
Rev Wm G Eliot, 
Rev G Anderson, 
Wyllys King, 
Jas E Yeatman, 
Hon F A Dick, • 
J H Parker, 
Rev Henrv C-x, 
RevTM Post, 
Rev W H Coikhiil, 
A J C^nani, 
Lucien Eaton, 
M'C Wilcox, 
brij: Gen W A Pile. 
Mrs. Cliiitun B Fisk, 

" Lucien Eaton, 

" H-^nry Johnson, 

" C C Bailey, 

" n A Nelson, 

'* n Kennedy, 

■' A S Forbes, 

" Iir Hauessler, 

" J Crawshaw, 

" J H Parker, 

" S Wells, 

" Washington King, 

■' W T Hazard, 

'■ Enus Clark, 

" Truman Woodruff, 
Miss L V Alien, 
Mrs WmMcKee, 

•■ L Brawner, 

" N Stevens, 

•' J S Thomas, 



Freedmen and Refugees. 

Mr 



Miss Matilda M F Morgan, 



Coolidge, 

" Dr Hunter, 

"OH Piatt, 
Miss A M Debenham, 
Mrs Wm Patrick, 
Miss S F McCracken, 
Mrs Dr McMurray, 

" John McLean, 

" S Rich, 

*' Matilda Austin, 

" S Treadway, 

" RScarritt, 

" Naihan D Terrill, 
Mi.<s Mary Thomas, 
Mr Almon P Thompson, 

■' Ueniy Levin, 
Mrs C^l Cavender, 

" Col Spencer, 
Miss Mary E Howe, Cam- 
bridge, Massachusetts, 
Mi^s Eliza Freeborn, 

" Emilie Vail, 

" Ellen May, 

" Ellen McKee, 

" Rachel Austin, 

" Moina McLean, 

" Pet Dutcher, 

" Crawshaw, 

" Maggie Alvord, 

" Meta Meyer, 

" Laura Smith, 
Mrs S R Weed, 

" E Rowse, 
Miss Sallie A Morgan, 



Wm Mitchell, 
Jno D Finny, 
H H Curtis, 
Russel! Scarritt, 
BRMcPbersun, 



Furniture- 

Wm Lindsay, 
Chas Hafkemeyer, 
Wm Haftemeyerj 
Chas Harland. 



[ Office of Col Wm Myers, Chief Q M, 



Government Employes. 

E P Eaton, Q M Department. 

Juo li Diividson, Commissary Department, 

Jno Proctor Smith, ?,.,.„„ ,, « 

H H Wernse, \ ^^^^ Treasury U. S. 

Wm H Mej-'fiuier, } . 

T P Perkins, <, 

Wm L Giese. office Capt E Wuerpel, A Q M, 

Jas S Yarnall, office Capt Jno L Woods, jr. A Q M, 

George J Cochran, office Capt R S Hart. A Q M, 

Wm Albri^-ht, office E D Chapman. A Q M, 

Lewis Coryell, office Capt Ingham Corvpll. A Q M, 

L AV Hill, office Lieut B E Fish, A A Q M. 

J C Scott, jr, office Capt Geo H Smith. A Q M, 

Marshall Smith, ^ 

E J Couke. I 

}- Post Office, 

J 

i- Office Capt Geo W Ford A Q M. 
G O Kalb, J 

ABM Thompscn, 

Ellsworth Miller, ^Custom House, 
Henry Brentanno, 

Ge^r'gf FGiaser, \ ^^"^ Internal Revenue, 

A B Thompson, office Ass't Treasury U S, 

D H Nayior, office T J Haines. Chief Com Subs, 

G W Ballou. office Medical Purveyor, 

Thad S Smith, Mustering and Disbursing Officer. 

P Mulrennan, Ordnance Department, 

Otto Becker. Pay Department (Mo) 

Jas W Fisher. Pay Department (Miss) 

Jno B Mears- Military Prisons, 

Wm K Patrick, office Provost Marshal. 

Hardware, Cutlery. Saddlery and House Fur- 
nisliing Goods. 



Fred V^dmer, 
S D Hooton, 
W E Bacon, 
Chas B Wilson. 
C J Richardson 
W S Linn, 



r, > Custom Ho 
0, ) 



Alfred Lee, Chairman, 

Wm H Waters, 

JohnC Ru8t, 

A F Shapleigh, 

E G Pratt, 

M N Burchard, 

Thos D Ford, 

H Rashcoe, 

G Bremermann, 

David Chandler, 

G A R'lbelmanu, 

Chas Hume, 

Statius Kehrman, 

Wm Baxter, 



F E SchniMing, 

Alex Peterson, 

F W Cronenbold, 

H Tiefenbrunn. 

Herman H Meier, 

Samuel Cnpples, 

Jacob Tamm, 

Bent Carr. 

Julius Morrisse, 

E J Sterling, 

John A Wilson, 

Sherry C Hunt, 

Charles H Jaques, Manager 



Iron and Steel. 
Geo D Hall, Chairman, O D Filley, 



James Archer, 
James M Corbett, 
Morns J Lippman. 
F W Cronenbold, 
Gerard B A'.len, 
Juies Vttlle, 



Giles F Filler, 
"Wm Colcord, 
Henry Bakewell, 
Jno C Hogan, 
Juo S Thompson. 



Mrs E W Fox, 
*' Wm Downing, 
" John Marsey, 
" J A Allen, 
" Dwight Durkee, 
" Judge Moody, 
" Edward Warne, 

Miss Lizzc Aibright, 



Jewelry and Plate 

Ml 



H^len Albright, 
Athalie Pease, 
lit'ieu M Bnrtet, 
Julia Juvet, 
Emily Juvet, 
Maria Davi.H, 
Clara Skeele, 
Ella P Fox, 



Ladies' Furnishing. 



Mr? Washingtoi 

" S PoMi-r, 

■' McKee, 

'■' Nelson. 

■' Treadway, 

" Cavender, 

'' Rowse, 

■' Pulsifer, 

" Littell, 

" Maurice, 

■' Ware, 

" Rutter, 



, Mrs McMurray, 

" Pond, 
" Shaw, 
" Scarritt, 
" James Haur, 
" Abrams, 
Miss Lewis, 
" Christopher, 
" Julia Christopher, 
" Anne Marr, 
" Pulsit'er, 
" Addie Tuttle, 
j Lucy Greuell. 



Millinery. 



Mr.^ A S W Goodwin, 
Miss Lizzie Constable, 
Mrs E O Stannard, 
" J Woodburn, 
" Dr Barnes, 
'■ Henry Barnard, 
" Wm Gorton, 
•* S E Cummings. 



Mrs A E Kewmark, 
Miss Mary A Johnson, 
" Kate C Fisk. 
" Maggie Pritchard, 
" Lizzie Hawkins, 
" Ann E Harvey, 
'• Miry J Goodwin, 



Mr TP Alien, 
MrsTP Allen, 



E G Pratt, 
S C Mansur. 



New Bedford.* 

Mrs Hathaway, 
Mrs RM Hobbs. 

New York. 

Capt P J Dean. 



Capt J K Arnold. 
Maj F S Bond, 
Col S Cole. 
Lieut WT Clarke, 
R Chauvenet, 
G Cutter, 
J P Collier, 
Col J V Dubois, 
Capt J P Druuillard, 

'• F Eno. 

" R S Elliott, 
C Ellis. 
TL Eliot. 
H W Eliot, 
A Fleming, 
Maj O D Greene, 
A Godfrey. 
Lieut W S Halleck, 

" J J Hunt, 
Capt G A Halloway, 
John H King, 
A Meier, 
Maj W S Pope. 
H M Post, 
A Schulenbergr, 
Capt R S LT Thorns 
A B Thomson, 
G W Ware, 
H R Whitmore, 
J S Waters, 



Post Office. 

Mi^s S Benton, 

" E B Blaine, 

' E Bridge, 

" C Copp. 

" P Couzins, 

" P Cozzens, 

" F Chapman, 

" H Eaton. 

■' M JFilley, 

" K C Fisk, 

■' M J Goodwin, 

" A Godfrey, 

" A Hovt, 

" C S King, 

" M Kauffman, 

■' H Jones, 

" L B Irwin, 

" M Mack, 

" CPofit, 

" A Partridge, 

■' L Ridgway, 

" C Ridgway, 

" K Slawson, 

" K Swerney, 

" C Skeele, 

" J Siagg, 

" E Schutz, 

" L Sohirmer, 

" M Treat, 

" E Titlman, 

" HE Wells, 



Edward Wyman, 
L L Bonbam, 
C S Pennell, 
Wm Chauvenet, 
R L Tat el, 
W C Wilcox, 
P Fales, 



M'm Patrick. 
John Brigbam, 



Private Schools 

M Plate. 
Mrs E W Clark, 
Miss M J Cragin, 
'• A S W S Bailey, 
" M E Brooks, 
Mrs. L Boggs, 
Miss C A Little. 

Police. 

}h'U. John How, 
Mayor J S Thomas 
Major Cozens. 



Public Amusements. 



Charles Balmer, 
G W Parker, 
F Ringling, 
Judge J H Krum, 
Judge Lord, 
Mr Pnlsom, 
Mr Chas Taussig, 



Mrs Judge Lord, 
■' Rmgliog, 
» Dick, 
" Ijowe, 
" Cheever, 

Miss Dean. 



Public Schools. 



Horace H Morgan. 
Ira Divoll. 
James A Martling, 
Carlos W Mills, 
Wm T Harris, 
Mrs C S Greeley, 



Mr- 
Mi^ 



Miss Aima C Bracket!, 



A I- Harrington, 
s Hannah B Stark, 
Kate Wilson, 
Lizzie J Ronntree, 
Lizzie S Childs, 
Sarah A Clark, 



6 



THE D^^ILY COXJ^TERSIG]>^ 



Kefreshmsnt Department, 
Embracing Cafe Laclede. Holland Hitchen, I^'"i> Ewj- 
land Kitchen, Confectionery, LippincotVs Soda 
Fountain, O'Brien's Soda Fountain and Robin- 
son's Cream Mead Fountain. 

CAFE LACLEDE. 
Miss Bell, 
Mrs Coleman, 
M Collias, 



Mr Jobiab Fogg, 
" Wm A Doan, 
" }I M Thimpsiin, 
" Daviil Sich.jlson, 
•' A S Mciritt, 
" ilellviue Sawyer; 
" J H AiKlre\v>, 
" C R AudPr?oii, 
" Philiii Krelger, 
" Roberi Charles, 
" Hugh Meiiown, 
" C B Lake, 
'• B S Lilipincott, 
" John O'Brien, 
'< J. Keane 

Mrs Alfre.l C'.app, 
•• Wui A Doan, 

Miss n A Adams, 

Mrs Robert Eagle, 
"SB Kellotfi;, 

Mrs J Ilo'l^'eman, 
" VanXayse, 
'• 11 Dougherty, 
' ' Vogel, 
" Ilobbs, 

Mrs Gi<i K B-aiUl, 
'• S Ridseiy, 

" 1} TT )tatUaivay, 

" l)ti> ■\Veit, 

" s Wells, 

" Wni Patrick, 

" Wm Clark, 

" J S Davi:., 

" M Bramble, 

" A F Siiaiileigh, 

" K Scarritt, 



" C C Drake, 
■'' S L Pinneo, 
" J A Smithers, 
■• Shidy, 
■•' Chas H Peck, 
'•• Ullery, 

Miss Yuung, 
'•' Hope, 

Mrs Giles, 
" Shaw, 

Miss Belle Graham, 

Mrs Bryroti, 
" Miller. 
" Col. Fletcher, 
" McLean, 
" nicks, 
" Wui McKee, 
'• . O D FiUey, 
" Dr O'Reilly, 
'' JED Coiuzins, 
" Crandall, 
" J Anderson, 
" R S Hart, 
" W T Coziens, 
** Stannard, 

Miss !^ue Beeson, 

Mrs Dr Ilouts, 
"_ John Campbell, 
" Chas Ely, 
'■■ McElwain, 
" Palmer, 
*'* Jas Patrick, 
" Trealway. 



a W Drover, 
John Lody, 
Gustavus lloeber, 
Mrs Bertha Roiiibauer, 
•' G W Dreyer, 

XEW EXGLJ 



HOLLAND KITCHEN. 

. Mrs Dr F Hatisler, 



ST Hatch, 
Geo B Kellogg, 
Chas fl'hort, 
J S Willia-Ji!, 
Henry Blood. 
EHosford. Cbicas 
Mr Pratt, 

" May, 

" Fassett, 

" S G George, 

" B Gannett, 

" H Gibson, 

" Currier, 

" A Strong, 

" Benson, 

" Wheeler, 

" J Llbby, 

i G A Gannett, 



Mrs 



S Rich and daughter, 

Co'tledge, 

S Bonner and sister, 

C R George, 

Catlin, 

Currier and sons, 

G F Tower, 

R E Tower, 

White, 

L B Clark, 

J Libbv, 

W M Brook, 

M E CumMius, 

II B Mantord, 

Howard, 

Pearce, 

Morgan, (B T C) 



A Abeles, 
John Worff, 
Wm D'Oench. 
John Hoppe, 

.\XD KITCHEK. 
Mrs Hapvuod and daughter 

■' Bradley, 

*•' Skinkle, 

" Parker, 

" Hide. 

" J S Williams, 

" F S Williams, 

•' Wallace, 
Miss Wallace, 
Mrs Roberts, 

•' Chapman, 

'•■ Whedon, 

" Sweet, 

" Cooper, 

••■ Blood, 

" 1 T Green, 
Mi~s Birnhurst, 
Mrs Thomson, 

'• Rainer, 

'■ Hall, 

■■• Welock, 

*' Mathews, 

'■' Dean, 

•■' R D Foster, 

" Pennington, 

" Greenwood, 

" Finney, 

" Keith, 
Miss P Bamhurst, 

" Tower, 

" Abbe Tower, 

" Betts, 
Mrs McElraine, 
Miss Billings, 
Mrs Roberta, 



PERSONS IK COSTUMES. 

(irandpa and Grandma Brown. 

Housekeeper. 

Aunt Xabby. 

-Vunt Debby Makepeace. 

Aunt Ruth and Tabatha, Quakeresses. 

.Vunt Mahitable, Mrs. Dr. Emerson. 

New England Blue Stocking. 

Mrs. Deacon Twitchele. 

.Miss Prissy, the Village Dressmaker. 

Coz Dorithy. 

Huldah' } P™^'"I'<' Ann, Country Cousin. 

Jerushy. 

.Miss Dorcas. 

Country School Marm. 

Fisherman Zekiel, the Deacon, the Doctor. 

County Schi,ol Teacher, the Farmer. 

Yankee Pedlar, Brother Jonathan. 

The Black-mlth. 

Two Yankee^ Ir^.-m Way Do\vn East. 

CONFECTIONERY. 

A II Blanke M-iss Helen Osborne 

F Walter " Clara Leigh 

W Stacy " Kate Ober 



Mrs J G Waters 
" F U Fletcher 
" Carrie Hobbs 
" Dr Fellerer 
" Mary Ryan 

Miss Anna L Clapp 



Miss Lottie ■sgfi- 
" MUle Tirre.: 
" Meredith 
" Taussig 
" Minnie Shields 
" Fannie Glover 



Sewing Machines. 
Mrs N C Chapman, Oh'm'o, Miss Mary Thomas, 



Geo K Budd, 
Dr B Hale, 
Joseph Crawshaw, 
ColBeuteen, 
W B Garrett, 
Barton Able, 
Josiah Anderson, 
R Wheeler, agent Grover &. Baker Sewing Machine Co. 



Mary Magwire, 
Bessie Whittaker, 
Kilty Whittaker, 
Mary B Treat, 
Eliza Stoddard, 
Florence Chapman, 



A Summer. 
— Dean, " 

J S Short, " 
L Broad, " 

Barton Able, 
Geo A Magwiie, 



Wheeler & Wilson ' 
Singer's " " 

Wilco.^ i: Gibbs' " " 

Aiken's Knitting Machine, 

Geo Cutter, 

J Gilbert Chapman. 



Shirts. 



Mrs T C Davis, 
Miss Phoebe Coiizins, 
Mrs M E Dimmick, 
•' JED Couzins, 
" John How, 
" UT Darrah, 
" Dr Mc-Murrey, 
" Wm Pond, 
'■■ M Moody, 

," Chapma:;. 

" ZWetzt-;. 



Mrs Fride, 

** Dr Haeussler, 
Miss C Ledergarber, 

*■ Sallie Morrison, 
Mrs M B Demmick, ^ 

" Geo W Curtis, 

" Fletcher, 
Miss V Hinton, 
Mrs Michel, 
Miss Anna Horn, 
•' Lizzie Haeussler. 



Skating Park. 

Miss Jen-uie B Glover, Geo W Ware, 

Lyman o Daua. 

Stoves, Tinware, Ranges, Gas Fittings, &c. 



Jno H Lightner, 
G F FiUey, 
Jn? H Beach, 
Jas Beakey. 
Dwight Turner, 
Wm H Couzzius. 



Fred G Keidringhaus 
A KFarrett, 
Chas F Whorf, 
Chas Cajacob, 
Andrew Geisel, 
J Crawshaw, Jr 
Benj H'jrtou. 



Soap, Candles and Oil. 



A S W Goodwin, 
Miss Anna Burke, 
" Sarah Burke, 



Henry Folaom, 



Frank Goodwin, 
Miss Minnie Vancant, 
" Kate Brady. 

Swords. 

David Folsom, 
S BShaw. 



Tobacco and Cigars. 

J W Booth, W J Lewis, 

D Catlin, C C Itengel, 

S Peltz, M S Mep'aam. 

Turnverein- 

Hugo Grimm, John Paul, 

Max-A Kru^ Gust Schurtz. 

Wines and Liquors. 

Julius Eerier. CUairman. 
Balance of working Committee not reportetl. 

Donations to the White Lead, Oil, Color and Var- 
nish Department of the M. V. S. Fair. 

ColUer White Le„d and Oil Co., Thos. lUcheson, 

President, goods sold for $600 DO 

O'Fallon White Lead and Oil Co., G. W. Banker, 

President, goods sold for 500 00 

Banker 6c Carpenter, Boston, goods sold for.... 500 00 

Hall. Bradley & Co., New York, goods sold for.. 320 00 
St. Loui» Shot Tower Co., G. W. Chadbourne, 

President, cash 250 CO 

Geerge P. Whitclaw, cash 250 00 

Holland & Freeman, Carbon Oil, sold for 202 20 

J. R. Finlay, Carbon Oil, &c., sold tor 201 15 

E. S. Wheatcn, Carbon Oil, sold for 46 10 

Valentine & Co., Boston, goods sold for - 12G 56 

Haineman 6c Negbaur, New York, goods sold for o^ 00 

T. Parrott 6c Son, Dayton, Ohio, goods sold for. . 34 00 
Queen City Varnish Co., .Cincinnati, received 

through the Drug Department, goods sold for. 59 25 



$3,039 56 
GEO. W. BANKER, Chairman. 
St. Loris, May 30, 1864. 



ACKNOWLEEXjMKNTS. 

The ladies and gentlemen who, by dona- 
tions from their tables, or by invaluable ser- 
vices in the Department itself, contributed so 
cheerfull}- and liberally to the success of the 
Fish Pond, will please accept the warmest 
thanks of the Proprietor. 



OUR BRAVE UEFENDERS. 

"Wounded to death, they lie. 

Saddened and full of pain, 
Sighing for home voices 

To greet them once again ; 
Watching, with eager eye, 

Listening, with anxious ear, 
For form or voice to bring them 

Comforting words or cheer. 
Give us your surplus gold. 

Give us your one poor mite ; 
Both are alike to God, 

Both help the cause that's right. 
Help us to cheer these men. 

To strengthen and to save ; ' 

To cool the fevered lips with fruits 

And foo;l, that sick men crave. 
IIull> lis, with all your might. 

Carry this work right through ; 
For as j'ou do it unto these, 

God will do unto you. 

Cor.\, Forbes 



SPECIAL NOTIOES. 

Of the numerous prizes exhibited at the 
Fair since its ojiening, what prize has at- 
tracted the most attention and universal ad- 
miration from visitors ? The Ladies' enter- 
prize. 

To-day we learn that Mrs. John MoCon- 
nell, of Springfield. 111., who was the fortunate 
winner of the prize for Ho.spital Drawers, re- 
turns the amount, S'M. for the benefit of our 
sick and wounded soldiers. So fciie good work 
p^rospers. 

How DID THE St. Louis Fair Sccceed ? 
is a question that will be asked by every one 
of the many thousands who,se warm hearts 
have cast their contributions into the com- 
mon store for the benefit of our sick and 
wounded soldiers. "We will reply, in brief, 
that it has been a grand success. The total 
receii)ts will not be less than Five Hundred 
Thousand Dollars, after paying all necessary 
expenses. Those who have toiled at home or 
at the Fair for so manj' long,. weary hours, 
though at times almost discouraged, will re- 
joice to know that their time and labor have 
contributed to this very satisfactory result. 

Grandma BKOvrx's Quilt.— "We suppose 
everybody who visited the New England 
Kitchen, knevir that the- girls had "a quilt-in." 
"Well, it was finished in good style, and raf- 
fled otf at twenty -fivB dollars — drawn by J. 
Blackinan, Esq., and at once presented to 
Grandma Brown, who accepted it as a me- 
mento of the Yankee Kitchen at the M. Y. S. 
Fair. Neat and ajijiropriate speeches were 
made by both the donor and recipient, but 
our space is too limited to report speeches. 

The Sword Vote, at the close of the Fair 
last evening, stood as follows: Hancock, 
1,12-5; McClellan, 84G ; Sherman, 384; But- 
ler, 303 ; Grant, 285 ; Blair, 31 ; Pike, 6. 

Take the Fair Home with y'ou — or at 
least a shadow of it, which you can procure 
at the Art Gallery to-day, where Mr. J. A. 
Scliolten's 75 Photographic Views are on ex- 
hibition and for sale. 



THE DA.ILY COXJISrTERSIGj>T. 



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]-"air Jolce^^. I'aii- Play Eiiid. Farewell. 

Dialogue at No. 20. — Inquiring Gentlo- 
man — '-Please, ma'am, will you tell me how 
it hap|ien~ that half of the advertiiement? in 
the Conntersign to-night are ui>si«ie down ?" 

Satisfactory Editor — '-Certainly, .'sir. The 
printer stood on his head wlien he set up the 
types." 

The gentleman who set his heart on one of 
the pistols at the Sword Department has not 
been able to find it since. 

Tl!b man who took a share in the stove 
raffle found it an a(i)ry blank. 

When do people desire most to see their 
names in print? 
When they have the type-Ks fever. 

A Satisfactory Esplasatiox. — Bona 
fide dialogue, in Art Gallery, between the 
Secretary and a lady visitor, showing the 
real, though concealed reason of the resigna- 
tion of the late Chairman. He was so 
shocked he couldn't stay : 

Lady — "Please tell me, sir, who that little 
boy is with a box on his stomach '?" 

Secretary — '-That, madam, is a chanting 
cherub, by Raphael.'' 

Lady — --You don't say so ! 'When was he 
raffledV' 

"What is the difi'erence between the Chair- 
man and the Secretary of the Art Gallery ? 

Ans. — One is e/ficient, the other deficient. 
A friend says, one is a functionary, the other 
a defunctionary. 

Keen outs with a blunt instrument : Gen. 
Blunt's radical speech at the Fair, Wednes- 
day evening. 

In a dilemma-^the old bachelor who drew 
a basket full of infant's clothing. 

Who was the better writer, Dickens or 
Shakspeare? ^ 

Dickens, because if Shakspeare v^-rote well, 
Dickens wrote Weller. 

IXTERESTING EXTRACT FROM SENATORIAL 

Debates.— '-Mr. Wood remarked that he had 
no doubt that gentlemen had been here to 
protect their own interest. He would ask 
whether the committee had called to their aid 
retired merchants, who had no dollar and 
cent interests ? 

Why is our little paper like the numerous 
placards and .signs suspended in front of the 
counters, at several departments ? Because it 
is The Col-ntersign." 

How did Jones describe the Fair decora- 
tions, when he saw Mr. White had drawn the 
prize Ae expected? He read "White," and 
blew. (Whew : ) 

Boils on the human system are eruptions 
caused by bad blood. So of the Boyle erup- 
tion at the Art Gallery." 

Why should the managers of the Floral 
Department, in the Triumphal Arch, com- 
mand respect and obedience ? Because they 
are under a-i-nxs, and are prepared to give the 
hlow. 



At tlie 3Iineralogioal Department are some 
rare specimens, worth .$10 — "rock me gently 1" 

At a special meeting of the Ladies' E.xecu- 
tive Committee, held June 2d, it was unani- 
mously 

Resolved, That all the ladies of this Com- 
mittee, who die of Sanitary Fair, shall be 
buried with military honors, and all who sur- 
vive shall wear crape on the loft arm for GO 
days. 



THIS EVENING 

Will be the grand closing up of the Fair, and 
everybody will be there. The S-50,000 raffle 
is to corne off — every ticket holder expects the 
farm, of course, so there will be 4y,S99 disap- 
pointed men and women, as the result of the 
drawing. 

Tub Keceipts te.sterday, at the Cashier's 
desk in the Fair, amounted to S9,.37.5. Other 
sums were received, which will swell the gross 
receipts to about $12,000. Well done, for the 

fifteenth day of the Fair ! 

• 

DONATIONS. 



FROM northeast MISSOURI. 

Capt. Thomas A. Simpson yesterday handed 
over to the Treasurer of the United States 
Government Employees Association, for the 
benefit of the Sanitary Fair, the sum of $241 
contributed for that purpose by citizens of 
Northeast llissouri. 

DONATION FROM CALIFORNIA. 

From a private letter to a lady in this city, 
we learn that the sum of $8,000 is now on the 
way, being the net proceeds of a concert in 
San Francisco given for the benefit of the II. 
V. S. Fair. 

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS. 

From the following named persons, on duty 
at headquarters 2d brigade, 1st division Uni- 
ted States colored troops at Vickshurg, the 
sums set opposite their names have been re- 
ceived by the Treasurer of the Pair : 

H. Schofield, Colonel, 47th U. S. colored 
infantry, $-2.5: X. H. Horton, Surgeon, .'gl.5 ; 
name not given, §10 : .J. H. Smith, Lieuten- 
ant, •52d U. S. Colored Infantrv, and A. A. G. 
M., $10 : Ed. L. Davenport, Lieutenant, 5.3d 
U. S. colored, A. D. C, $.5; R. M. Campbell, 
Captain of 4"th U. S. colored Infantry, A. A. 
oflioer, $10 ; and others — amounting to §180. 

Arago, Nebraska, May 24, 1804. 
Finance Committee Mississippi Valley Sani- 
tary Fair, St. Louis, .l/o. 
Gextlejien: 3Ie?5rs. H. Gildehaus & Co. 
will jiay to you .$2-30, the proceeds of a small 
Fair held in our town on the IGth of this 
month, by the Ladies' Aid Society of Arago, 
Nebraska". 

We are sorry that we could not do more, 
but our town is small and a new settlement : 
but we can assure you that it comes from true 
and patriotic hearts : and may it do some good 
to our great national cause, and be a small 
help to our national defenders. 
Most resjiectfullv, 

CM. RUEDIGER. President. 
Elizabeth Walthek, Secreta-.-y. 

REPLY. 

Headqu'rs Cent. Fin. Com.,- M. Y. S. F., I 
Fair Bcilding.s, \ 
St. Louis, Mo., June 1, 1864. J 
Mrs. C. M. Ruediger, President Ladies' Aid 
Society, Arago, yeb7-aska : 
Madame : It is with great pleasure and 
heartfelt thanks that we acknow-ledge your 



patriotic letter uf the 24th ult., enclosing 
(through Messrs. H. Gildehaus & Co.) -^ our 
generous donation of $230 for the benefit of 
our sick and wounded soldiers. 

To the Germans e.sjiecially, this country and 
nation owes an everlasting debt of gratitude, 
not only for their alacrity in rising almost 
spontarieoll^ly to the defense of their adopted 
country, but also for their great liberality and 
munificence in providing for our brave sol- 
diers and their families. 

Our armies are performing a noble work, 
and will not cease in their heroic task until 
every vestige of treason is swe])t, from this 
continent. 

Please state to your Society, that through 
the efforts of the loyal jieople of these United 
States, and of the great Northwest particular- 
ly, our Fair will be a grand success, and that 
half a million dollars will be raised for the 
cause. 

With our kindest wishes for the prosperity 
and happiness of yourself and the kind ladies 
re\)re3ented by you, we remain 
Your obedient servants, 

E. W. FOX, Chairman, 

MORRIS J. LIPPMAN, Secretary. 

what the little FOLKS OF MAINE HAVE DONE 
FOR THE FAIR. 

The following donation of a box of fancy 
articles, valued at sixty dollars, has been re- 
ceived from the Ladies' Aid Society and the 
society of "Bu.sy Bees," of Cherryfield, Maine. 
The following letter accompanies the box : 
CHERRYFiEiD, Me., May .3, 18t)4. 

The earnest appeal of our Western friends 
roused the good spirit in the hearts of eight 
young Sundaj- School scholars. 

Uniting in their efforts, tliey formed a little 
circle entitled the "Busy Bees." A lively lit- 
tle hive it has been, and if the summer for 
their work had been longer than three short 
weeks, more hone_v would have been gathered. 

May it be one "of the many little rivulets 
that, "flowing Westward, will swell the great 
tide of patriotism surging through our land. 

If the work result^ inlhe least relief to any 
poor suffering soldier, it will give the deepest 
joy to the young hearts that have joyfully 
worked with that object. 

Yours, truly, , 

Secretary of the Busy Bee Society. 

ENGLISH FEELING — LETTER FR0>r KINQLAKE. 

It will be remembered that Kinglake was 
among the warm advocates of the North in 
the disjiute which occurred on American af- 
fairs in the House of Commons some time 
since. The following letter has been received 
f.iom him by Jliss Debenhara, Secretary of the 
Ladies' Executive Committee : 

House of Commons, A)n-il 26, 1804. 
Madam: I have the honor to acknowledge 
the receipt of your letter. The object contem- 
plated liy the Society is one for which we must 
all wish 'success ; and I cannot refrain from 
adding that I am touched and interested by 
observing the proud and generous sjjirit in 
which the ladies of the Executive Committee 
appeal to the good feeling of the "old coun- 
trv." 

"It would indeed be a blessing if the relations 
between England and the United States were 
carried on in the spirit displayed by your kind 
letter. 

I have the honor to be, Madam, 

-Very resnectfullv, vours, 

R. W. IJINGLAKE. 

WHAT MEMPHIS HAS DONE FOR THE FAIR. 

A letter was received yesterday by Major 
Alfred Mackay from Messrs. H. T. Tomlinson, 
John A. Coolidge and R. A. Tuttle, commit- 
tee, enclosing $747 04, the amount collected 
by them at Memphis for the Fair. The total 



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THE D^ILY COXJISTTERSTG^ 



amount received from Memphis thus far is 
about S4,000. When we consider that urgent 
calls are made daih' for relief upon the citi- 
zens of Memphis, and that slie, too, has-suf- 
fered severely from the rebellion, we cannot 
but say that Memjihis has contributed hand- 
somely to the Fair. 

DOKATIOXS TO ART GALLERY. 

Wra. Witting and S. J. Orange, of Colum- 
bus, Ky., 24 Photographs. 

Geo. Eisenmeier — One engraving, 51 heads 
of "Friends of Freedom." 

H. W. Carstens, U. S. Consul, 'Oldenburg- 
Lot engravings of Oldenburg, &c. 

SALES TO CLOSE ON SATURDAY EVENING. 

At a meeting of the Executive Committee 
held last evening, it was resolved to close the 
sales of goods on Saturday evening, on which 
occasion the Smizer Farm will be raffled oft". 
Goods remaining unsold will be packed uj) 
and retained until winter. 

The building will in all probiibility be kept 
0]ien during a part of next week for some kind 
of entertainments, of the nature of which we 
are not yet informed. 

STEAMBOAT DONATION. 

A donation of .$200 was received yesterday 
from the officers and men of the steamboat 
Wm. F. Fisher, Captain A. Bruner. This 
sjicaks well for the steamboat interest, and es- 
pecially for the officers and men of this partic- 
ular boat. 

DONATION BY' GEO. A. PRINCE, BfFFAtO. 

A beautiful piano-cased melodeon, valued 
at $150, manufactured and donated by Geo. 
A. Prince, of Buffalo, New York, was re- 
ceived yesterday by Messrs. Balmer & Weber, 
the proceeds of which are to be given to the 
M. V. S. Fair. 

MORE MONEY FROM CALIFORNIA. 

A telegraphic dis]iatch under date of June 
2d, from San Francisco, announces that one 
thousand dollars have been raised in Nevada 
Territory for the Sanitary Commission on sale 
and re-sale of sack of flour won on election 
bet at Reese's river. The sack of flour and 
bars of silver will go on steamer June 13. 



prise, but, «'ith her usual readings, .she re- 
turned her thanks in a few words, congratu- 
lating the ladies on the success of the Fair, 
for, as she said, it is certainly a very great 
success, both for the soldiers aiid the commit- 
tee. 

Mrs Filley leaves for the East to-morrow, 
bearing with her the esteem whicli ahvavs fol- 
lows one who has discharged the duties" of so 
responsible a position with so much tact and 
abilitv. 



The premiums offered by Mrs. Chancey I. 
Filley, for hospital shirts, socks and drawers, 
were awarded in the Charitable Institutions 
Department, in the following manner : 

Shirts.— Ladies' Soldiers' Relief Society, 
Waterford, Mass.. $50. 

Socks.— Miss Dorothv Sawver, Templeton, 
>rass., $40. 

Drawers.— Mrs. John McConuell, Kpring- 
licld, 111., $30. 

PRESENTATION. 

A very pleasant scene took place at Depart- 
iuL'ut No. 20, Headquarters Ladies' E.'tecutive 
('■pmmittee, last evening. Mrs. Chauncey I. 
Filley, who has so ably filled the position of 
Chairman, after being presented with an ele- 
gant mammoth bounuet by Jlrs. Henry T. 
Itlow, of the Floral Department, returned to 
lier headquarters, where the members of the 
ladies' Executive Committee gathered around 
lier, and Mrs. S. A. Ranlett, in their behalf, 
presented her with an exquisite silver ink- 
sliind, fully furnished, and of elegant work- 
manship, the whole covered with glass. 

Mrs. Filley was taken completely by sur- 



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No. 
No. 
No. 



LIST OF PRIZES. 

Drawn in the great stove raffle on Wednes- 
day evening : 

No. 275— Range, in use of the refreshment 
department, valued at .$450. 

No. 1,044— Range, valued at $100. 
No. 2,436— Charter Oak stove, 80. 
No. 620 — Fine parlor grate, $65. 
No. 395-^$68, Charter Oak stove. 
No. 2,234— $55 Peerless stove. 
No. 851— $-50, Pitt's Cannon stove. 
No. 623— $-50, Challenge stove. 
No. 4-38— $.50, New Era stove. 
No. 1,010- $50, Home stove. 
No. 2,193— S-'iO, fine mantel grate. 
No. 33— $45, Charter oak stove. 
No. 1,497— $40, Superior stove. 
No. 1,007— $38, Challenge stove. 
No. 2.267— $36, Eclipse^stove. 
No. 457— $35, Stewart parlor stove. 
No. 2.698— $34, No. 8 Peerless stove. 

2,.555— $32, Charter Oak stove. 

196 — $.30, International coal stove. 

156— $30, brass coffee urn, 

2,.586— $30, one Superior stove. 

1,49.3— $30, one Peerless cook stove. 
No. 496— $29, one 'Victorv stove. 
No. 1,. 596— $26 50, Charter Oak stove. 
No. 2,919— $25, one Peerless stove. 
No. 2,332 — §2.5. one DeSoto parlor stove. 
No. $2,252— $2.5, one large milk pan. 
No. 1,334 — $25, one coal parlor stove. 
No. 1,197 — $25, one parlor grate. 
No. 2,953— $2.5, one calender clock. 
No. 1,. 540— $25, fine milk can. 

1.362— $2-5, parlor grate. 

1,218 -,$2.5, light eas chandelier. 

1,140 — $25, calender clock. 

1,401— ,$2-5, hall chandelier and ^ 

2,717— $20, large coiiper kettle. 

2,862 — ,$20, plain milk can. 

343 — $20, pair gilt candlesticks. 
No. 2,320— $20, jiarlor grate. 
PRIZES DRAWN IN THE CARRIAGE AND SAD- 
DLERY DEPARTMENT. 

1st prize, a fine open buggv, valued at $2-50, 
drawn by No. 99, John H. Wilson. 

2d priz'e, a fine trotting sulkev, valued at 
$150, drawn by No. 68, Louis Paris. 

.3d prize, lady's saddle, full quilted, valued 
at $155, drawn by No, 226, G, C, Mauson. 

4th prize, lady's saddle, full quilted, valued 
at $100, drawn by Ira Stansberry & Co., No. 
1,162. 

5th iirize, ladv's traveling trunk, valued at 
$80; drawn bv No. 105, P.' L. Cheenev, Jer- 
seyville. 111. 

6th prize, lady's saddle, quilted seat, valued 
at $75, drawn bv No. 9 John McDonald, 
Venice, 111. 

7th jirize, Mexican saddle silver mounted, 
valued at $75, drawn by No. 388, W. W! 
Fisher. 

8th prize, an English saddle, full quilted 



No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 
No. 



'lass. 



prize, an 



hafter, valued at $6.5, drawn by317^John S. $25, drawn by No. 289. 



14th prize, a silver mounted buggy whip, 
valued at $1.5, No. 704— Lieutenant '\Valker, 
V. R. C. 

15th ])rize, a black rounded double bridle, 
valued $10, drspwn bv No. 350— Captain R. S. 
Hart. ' 

16th prize, a russet rounded double bridle, 
valued at $10, drawn bv No. 399— Mrs. W. 
Philliii. 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

At Private School Department one of the 
finest sets of child's furniture which we ha%'e 
ever seen was drawn by No. 15 — Mrs. Geo. 
Richardson. 

■Splendid turquoise and gold necklacfe drawn 
by Mrs. Abbott, 

No. 27, Louis Horton, a splendid shot gun, 
valued at $125. 

At Public School Department, No. 17, R. 
Hoyle drew an album worth $1.5. 

At Department No. 12 a sofa cushion, valu- 
ed at $10 was drawn by ticket No. 1.3— E. J. 
Ware. 

In the same department another sofa cushion 
valued at $10 was drawn by ticket No. 10 held 
by Caiitain R. S. Hart. 

A the Drug and Perfumery Department 
a large show jar, filled with perfumery, valu- 
ed at" $20 was drawn by No. 2.3, Mr. B.'Shack- 
leford. 

At stand No. 4, by ticket No. 71 Jfasfer John 
Allen of Cincinnati, an embroidered picture 
valued at $45. 

At Public School Denartmcnt No 14, Dr. 
Thomas Scott drew a doll valued at .$25. 

At department No. 2, ticket No. 35, E. Oak- 
ly drew a splendid oil painting. 

No. 18, Stanley Woodruff, French lace col- 
lar, valued at $9. 

No. 24, Pierre Griffin, one Wilcox & Gibbs 
sewing machine, valued at .$62. 

N. 5, Charles A. Stephani, one fine gold 
chronometer watch, valued at $4lX). 

No. John Turman, a beautiful affghan or 
sleigh blanket, valued at $150. 

No. 247. H. J. Bryan, the new and splendid 
rowboat Beauty, valued at $600. 

No. 1, Jacob Porter. Grover & Baker sew- 
ini; machine, valued at $15 .50. 

No. 71, at table No. 1. Bernard Sleven, one 
jiair of silver goblets, valued at $50. 

No. 12. Mrs. Barton Able, one ])air of silver 
goblets valued at $-50. 

At the Curiosity Shop, ticket No. 27, Louis 
Hartung, a shot gun valued at $70. 

GRAND RAFFLE OF FIRE-ARMS. 

The following are the numbers which drew 
prizes Wednesday evening : 

1st prize. 1 gold-mounted Henry rifle, 16 
shooter, $100, drawn by No. 596. ' •* 

2d prize, 1 pair silver-plated pistols, in case, 
(Star's patent.) $100, dra\vn by No. 77. 

3d prize, 1 gold and silver plated Colt's pis- 
tol, in case, $60, drawn by 483. 

4th prize, 1 silver plated pistol, in case, 
(Star's patent,) $-50, drawn bv No, 480. 

•5th prize, 1 double-barrel sliot gun, Damas- 
cus barrels, drawn by No. 673. 

6th prize, 1 Spencer rifle, 8 shooter, $40, 
drawn by No. 520. 

7th prize, 1 silver mounted pistol, in case, 
(Star's patent,) $40, drawn bv No. 850. 

8th ]irize, 1 Star Arm? Co. rifle, breech- 
loader, $35, drawn by No. 194. 

9th prize, 1 Star Arms Co. rifle, breech- 
loader, $35, drawn by No. 568. 

10th jirize, 1 Star Arms Co, pistol, in case. 



Peele. 

9th prize, an express wagon harness, double, 
valued at $00— J. V. Hayes. 

10th priz«, and English saddle jilain shatter, 
valued at $50 drawn by 16— W H Maurice. 

11th prize, an officer's shabrack, valued at 
$50, drawn by No. 63— R. S. Hart. 

12th jirize, a pair of princess check horse 
covers, &c., valued at $-50— J. E. D. Couzius, 
No. 1,166. -^ 

13th prize, a single harness, valued at $.3.5, 
No. .399— Captain K. S. Hart. 



llih ].rize, 1 pair miniature French pistols, 
$25. drawn by No. 571. 

12th prizo, 1 metropolitan navy pistol, in 
case, $25, drawn by No. 690. 

13th price. 1 silver mounted Cadet musket. 
$25, drawn by No, 469. 

14th prize, 1 silver mounted metropolitan 
pistol, in case, $2.5, drawn by No. 666. 

1.5th prize, 1 metropolitan" 6J inch pistol, in 
case, $20, drawn by No. 590. 

16th prize. 1 metropolitan 51 inch pistol. 
$20, drawn bv No. 698. 



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